Paralegal II

Kahana & Feld Llp•Hartford, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal II supports attorneys and other departments or staff in all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the position coordinates and prepares complex legal documents, manages case files and document workflows, supports discovery and eDiscovery, conducts legal and factual research, and assists with hearings, depositions, and trials. The role also includes client and case-team coordination, vendor invoice review, interactions with court personnel and outside vendors, and accurate billing of billable work to meet the annual billable-hours requirement. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in-office initially, with a hybrid arrangement available after 90 days of employment. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays. Domestic travel by car and plane is 5–10%. The stated salary is $35.00–$50.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of paralegal experience is preferred, preferably focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California.
Experience preparing for and assisting with trials.
Familiarity with online databases and resources.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professionalism in interactions with clients and colleagues.
Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to meet the annual billable-hours requirement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing.
Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.

Responsibilities

Under attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
Coordinate with attorneys and Paralegal I staff to direct workflow on various cases.
Review and maintain documents and case files, and compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate document productions with attorneys, search production databases for relevant documents, and perform related eDiscovery tasks.
Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
Assist with preparing and reviewing materials for court hearings and depositions.
Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
Conduct legal research and document review, and perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
Coordinate and prepare for trials, attend trials if necessary, and support attorneys at court and agency hearings.
Accurately document and bill all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, and meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks.
Liaise with outside vendors, including court reporters, experts, and mediators.