About Us:
Stockman O'Connor PLLC is an expanding litigation law firm located in Newtown and Shelton. We are an 11-lawyer firm primarily defending doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice cases.
Our firm is seeking a full-time medical malpractice/professional liability paralegal in our Newtown office.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Review and summarize medical records and prepare reports for attorneys
- Manage multiple case-management responsibilities through entire litigation cycle
- Create medical chronologies
- Conduct research, investigate facts and develop legal arguments
- Prepare and file legal documents such as motions, depositions and objections
- Compile and coordinate all phases of trial preparation, including, but not limited to illustrations, exhibits, deposition digests, trial binders, and preparation of witnesses.
- Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
- Keep track of changes in legal framework and provide timely updates on these changes
Our ideal applicant will have at least three years’ litigation experience. Medical malpractice experience would be ideal.
All candidates must be self-sufficient and be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are required.
Competitive salary and benefit package offered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newtown, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person