Paralegal - Business Litigation

Carlton Fields•Hartford, CT

172d•$85,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Hartford office. The role supports business litigation matters by managing case materials and databases, assisting with discovery, research, depositions, motions, briefs, and trial preparation, and coordinating with attorneys, clients, vendors, firm departments, and outside sources. The position has an annual billable-hours requirement of 1,500, excluding overtime from calculations. The firm states that it invests in professional staff growth and development and rewards exemplary professional efforts. The salary range for this Hartford role is $85,000–$89,000; actual salary varies based on factors including relevant experience and skillset. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability. Carlton Fields also offers benefits intended to promote health and financial security.

Requirements

At least 5 years of paralegal or other relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain, or oversee the maintenance of, case files, indices, and chronologies.
Assemble and organize materials requested for attorney or client review.
Use computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, document review and file management systems, and imaging tools for discovery and case management.
Assist with all aspects of discovery, including document production review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, coordinating logistics with document review tools, and quality-controlling productions.
Use internet file transfer and document security/encryption practices, and follow best practices in client data management.
Interact with e-discovery vendors, manage vendors, and perform quality control.
Draft, proofread, and submit or file correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings.
Conduct investigative and background research, including witness location and gathering cases or legal authority.
Create and maintain databases of documents and information.
Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.
Assist with and prepare for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs, including formatting, tables of contents and authorities, proofreading, cite-checking where applicable, assembling exhibits, filing, and service.
Assist with and prepare for trial, including gathering trial exhibits, preparing witness binders and deposition designations, reviewing and organizing materials, preparing electronic presentations, and coordinating with litigation support personnel.
Organize workrooms.
Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data.
Proactively manage larger cases, including coordinating support efforts and preparing for upcoming events.
Perform additional administrative and other duties as assigned.