Legal Staff Paralegal in Hartford, CT

Law Firm

Hartford, CT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Hartford, CT

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Connecticut Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Ordering, reviewing, and summarizing medical records to prepare factual responses to discovery.
- Conducting regular client interviews over the phone and providing timely updates on their legal cases.
- Reviewing and evaluating cases to prepare them for attorney review and filing.
- Assisting Intake Specialists in managing the intake system.
- Managing the workflow of cases within the electronic case management system.
- Drafting and sending various correspondences.
- Drafting pleadings including complaints, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
- Offering general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.
- Properly documenting all events and communications consistently.
- Submitting invoices in a timely manner in accordance with firm policy.
- Managing and meeting deadlines for statutes of limitations (SOLs) and other filings under attorney supervision.

Education and Experience Information:
- Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm setting, preferably in a mass tort or personal injury firm.
- Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior-level paralegals.
- Experience with drafting and filing complaints and other pleadings.
- Ability to review medical information and summarize it with minimal supervision.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with technology.
- The firm operates paperlessly, and the candidate is expected to adapt to this environment.
- Friendly and calming phone etiquette, with the ability to remain patient in stressful situations.
- Strong time management and multitasking skills, with high attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

Salary Information:
- Salary is based on prior experience and includes an incentive bonus based on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with attractive firm matching, health and dental insurance covering most premiums, and contributions to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
- Flexible Spending Account options for transit and healthcare.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for relaxation and recharging, with nine paid holidays annually, and separate sick/bereavement days.
- The firm strives to close between Christmas and New Year’s for team members to recharge.
- Bonusly awards for peer-to-peer recognition, with rewards funded by the firm.
- Free annual funds for continuing education and bi-monthly coaching sessions with senior management.
- A strong company culture with rewards, an annual firm retreat, and a holiday dinner.
- Philanthropic opportunities available, supporting meaningful causes inside and outside the firm.
- Team members can nominate charities for support by the law firm's foundation during the holidays.