Chaffin Luhana LLP
Senior Paralegal
Chaffin Luhana LLP, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 to hear a message from our Founder and Managing Partner with next steps on how to apply. You can also send us an email at careers@chaffinluhana.com for more information.
About:
The Senior Paralegal will report directly to the Managing Partner as his personal litigation and trial paralegal. Their responsibilities will include the preparation of personal injury and product liability cases for discovery and trial, recruiting and conducting focus groups, supporting the Managing Partner at trial, and developing training programs for firm attorneys and paralegals. This role needs to be able to travel and work in person in Stamford, CT from time to time.
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 in particular 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.
4+ 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: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06901
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About:
The Senior Paralegal will report directly to the Managing Partner as his personal litigation and trial paralegal. Their responsibilities will include the preparation of personal injury and product liability cases for discovery and trial, recruiting and conducting focus groups, supporting the Managing Partner at trial, and developing training programs for firm attorneys and paralegals. This role needs to be able to travel and work in person in Stamford, CT from time to time.
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 in particular 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.
4+ 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: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06901
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