Litigation Paralegal
Outten & Golden LLP (Stamford, Connecticut)

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Outten & Golden LLP has an opening for an experienced paralegal in our Stamford, Connecticut office. O&G is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity among its lawyers and staff.

The individual will report to the Paralegal Manager and Administrative Attorney. The work shift is from 9am – 5pm with flexibility for overtime.

Firm Description

Outten & Golden LLP is a law firm that focuses on representing employees, executives and partners in all areas of employment law. From representing senior executives in contract negotiations to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action, impact and individual rights litigation, Outten & Golden LLP is a recognized leader in the field of employment law. The firm represents employees in all substantive areas of law, including discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, disability, or age, and including retaliation and whistleblower claims. The firm currently has 28 attorneys. For more information on the firm, please access out website at www.outtengolden.com.

Job Description

Fielding calls from prospective clients and completing client intake forms; Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files; Creating and managing databases and spreadsheets tracking clients and documents; Organizing documents for motions, trials, and pre-trial planning; Drafting and editing letters and legal documents; Creating, compiling, and organizing exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials; Conducting legal and internet research on various subjects, companies, and people using CourtLink, PACER, and Lexis Nexis; Filing legal documents in court and electronically; Maintaining court dockets; Calendaring all deadlines as they pertain to litigation or state, federal and administrative agencies Management of document production and review using Summation iBlaze; Investigating and managing cases from inception to conclusion; Assisting with committee related assignments and tasks; Managing library subscriptions; and Filing, scanning, typing, telephone support and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

2-3 years experience as a litigation paralegal; Self starter; Strong written and oral communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Great attention to detail; Analytical and critical thinking skills; A pleasant and professional telephone manner; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Ability to work independently while understanding the importance of teamwork; Ability to manage a workload consisting of multiple tasks; Proficiency in Summation iBlaze, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search tools; Strong technical skills and ability to quickly learn new litigation support software; Experience with CourtLink, PACER, Lexis Nexis, and electronic filing; Ability to work occasional overtime; and Commitment to protecting civil rights.