SUMMARY:

 Will assist with routine legal matters, including clerical and research support services, document preparation and review, interviewing residents, research investigations, fact-checking, and court or trial preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets with attorney regularly to discuss assigned cases or project
• Draft legal documents, routine pleadings and motions, and PCC documents, including leases, contracts, affidavits
• Files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to the Chief Legal Officer
• Interview witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items
• Assists with court proceedings and trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
• Creates reports for attorney’s based upon case specifications and attorney requests
• Work with attorney to develop legal arguments
• Monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit analysis on pertinent changes
• Monitor and collect funds for resident-stipulated agreements
• Transcription of all meeting minutes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

An associate degree in legal studies, paralegal, or a related field is required. Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred. A paralegal certificate is required. One to three years of legal support experience is required. Possess a valid CT driver’s license.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Understand legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and related matters.
• Excellent legal research
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various legal research software

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.