Litigation Paralegal

Are you a litigation paralegal looking for your next home? Would you like to work with a top mid-sized law firm? If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a temp to perm Litigation Paralegal in Hartford, CT. In this role you would perform a variety of paralegal functions to assist attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently, completing casework, documentation and interaction with clients. Under the supervisor's direction, paralegals complete substantive and administrative legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and procedures. These include reviewing new cases, conducting fact investigations, maintaining case files, and general paralegal responsibilities, which may include: Assist attorney in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests (to include requests for production, interrogatories and requests for admissions), scheduling depositions, docketing, fielding client calls, and frequent written and oral communication with defense and/or co-counsel. Finalize and occasionally draft routine notices, affidavits, motions, and summonses. Compile and, as requested, analyze reports for attorneys (i.e., detailing status of cases). Organize documents and client database(s) to include coding, indexing and controls numbering and history of documents produced and received. Assist in initial client interviews and case investigations. Organize files and review documents. File and retrieve court documents using CM/ECF on PACER. Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities in Word. Draft pre-trial data, assist in the preparation of trial notebooks, exhibits and legal authorities. Arrange and prepare exhibits, depositions/testimony, copies, etc. Prepare trial subpoenas and assist in scheduling of witnesses. Conduct legal research on case law using WESTLAW and other appropriate libraries, databases, and on-line facilities. Maintain files, including form files, legal memos and experts' files. Provide key Office Management support. Serve as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands Complete special projects as requested. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required Three (3) to seven (7) years of paralegal work experience Civil litigation experience highly preferred Proficient with MS Suite, including Word and Excel Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity preferred Must be highly organized Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment preferred Ability to communicate and work well within a team environment required Solid compensation ($29 - 42/hour), depending upon experience. Fantastic team. You may have to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the duties of the position. Work may require travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr