Litigation Paralegal

To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 and follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner.  In addition, please complete your application here.  You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.  We look forward to hearing from you!    About :

• The Litigation Paralegal will report directly to the Managing Partner as his personal litigation and trial paralegal.  Their responsibilities will include preparation of personal injury and product liability cases for discovery and trial, the recruiting and conducting of focus groups, supporting the Managing Partner at trial and supporting developing training programs for firm attorneys and paralegals.    Responsibilities :    Case evaluation : review and evaluate cases with Managing Partner including root cause analysis, development of applicable safety rules and medical records review to prepare cases for filing, discovery and trial.  Case and team management : managing the workflow of litigation and trial cases in electronic case management system, managing and meeting deadlines for discovery, filings and trial orders, and managing other paralegals and junior attorneys to meet deadlines  Legal drafting and filings : drafting, filing and serving legal correspondence, pleadings and discovery in federal and state courts.  Trial preparation : Manage all aspects of trial preparation including organizing and maintaining case files and trial materials including deposition and trial exhibits and tangible evidence, organize courtroom technology and blow-ups, coordinate witness travel and subpoenas and witness preparation coordination.  Microsoft PowerPoint : A strong knowledge, understanding and demonstrated interest in preparation of visuals for trial including the use of PowerPoint are critical for the position as PowerPoint is used extensively for preparation of summary exhibits, demonstratives, focus group presentations, deposition demonstratives, and openings / closings at trial.    Expert Witness preparation : Screen expert witnesses on mechanism of injury, causation and damages among other areas.  Focus Group Administration : organizing and recruiting for remote and in-person focus groups using the Chaffin Luhana process, tracking feedback and responses, and managing participants.  Administrative duties : performing administrative tasks and offering general assistance to the Managing Partner.    Qualifications :    This position is based in Stamford, CT.

The position will entail remote work and in-person in the CT, NYC and Pittsburgh offices based on the Managing Partner’s schedule and requirements for deposition and trial preparation.    Must be willing to travel for depositions, trials, focus groups and training to Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, and other states as needed.  7+ years of paralegal experience.  Extensive experience with deposition preparation and summaries.  Demonstrated experience as a trial paralegal.  Excellent organizational and time management skills.  Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.  Knowledge of court rules and procedures.  Exemplifies Chaffin Luhana LLP’s Core Values of Doing Good by Doing Right ™ :

If your premium is less than $503, you will be responsible for only the first $1.  Dental Insurance :

You will only pay $12 a year for your dental plan.  Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) :

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