Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Come join our team in a diversified insurance defense litigation practice with offices throughout New England and New York. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated and detail-oriented candidate for a full-time paralegal position in our Hartford office.

A career at Hassett | Donnelly means a varied and stimulating practice among like-minded, forward-thinking professionals. We are proud of the people with whom we work and of their achievements. We offer a supportive, creative environment that enables our attorneys to respond with effective and innovative solutions to the challenges our clients bring.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Paralegal may review a high volume of documents and assist in document productions and discovery
• Prepares for trial by producing, compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; marks and identifies trial exhibits and drafts a list of exhibits to be offered at trial
• May perform a range of tasks including, but not limited to the preparation of medical chronologies, narrative summaries, charts, tables, graphs, or other visual aids to be used at motion hearings and trials.
• Support attorneys with litigation process
• Conduct research and gather information using general and legal research tools
• File pleadings, motions and other documents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Trial experience in state and federal courts
• Experience in eDiscovery
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Knowledge of legal terminology and civil rules and procedures
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• The desire to succeed, learn and to continue to develop and apply relevant experience on the job

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off