Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Carter Mario PC • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Litigation Case Manager supports litigation attorneys and provides high-quality service to clients. The role manages litigation cases, maintains case information in the firm’s case management system, follows the firm’s standard operating procedures and guidelines, and adheres to Connecticut civil procedure timelines. The position follows direction from attorneys, supervisors, and team leaders and demonstrates the firm’s core values: championing others, being innovative, and being accountable.

The role includes preparing litigation files for jury trials, mediation, and arbitration; maintaining calendars and case documentation; drafting litigation documents; and monitoring critical deadlines. It also involves communicating with clients and other parties throughout the case, gathering information, providing updates, and delivering attentive client service.

The position pays $26.20–$37.69 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• College degree in legal studies, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Proven knowledge, experience, and ability to provide paralegal support through all stages of a litigation case.
• Thorough understanding of case management procedures and Connecticut civil procedures.
• Excellent service skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Math aptitude to review medical bills and complete settlement statements.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to analyze facts and data and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply new information.
• Proactive and productive approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work individually and contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to handle conflict professionally and respectfully.
• Proficient typing skills and proficiency navigating software programs, phone systems, the internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

• Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigation cases.
• Prepare files for jury trials, including exhibits and scheduling expert witnesses.
• Prepare mediation and arbitration notebooks.
• Update case information with current lien amounts and medical treatment, and prepare correspondence.
• Maintain the litigation calendar, including scheduling depositions, short calendar, pre-trials, and trial dates.
• Follow Connecticut civil procedures and monitor critical timelines, including statutes of limitations and notice deadlines.
• Draft summonses, discovery and inspection requests, notices to produce, deposition documents, and motions.
• Ensure complaints are filed timely.
• Use the case management system for timely data entry, checklists, documentation, and interoffice communication.
• Meet and speak with clients to gather information and address questions and concerns.
• Follow standard operating procedures for client communication throughout the phases of a case.
• Obtain treatment status, provide updates, and ensure necessary case documentation is received.
• Follow required client contact procedures and use the firm’s “Secret Service” techniques to build client relationships.
• Seek ways to deliver above-and-beyond client experiences.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with clients, providers, courts, attorneys, and insurance carriers.
• Follow direction from attorneys, supervisors, and team leaders and demonstrate the firm’s core values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree