PARALEGAL

General Statement of Duties

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position 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.

Key Duties/Essential Job Functions:

• Meets with attorney regularly to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents, routine pleadings and motions, and PCC documents, including leases, contracts, affidavits, and interrogatories.
• 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 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/Qualifications: 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. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Required Skills & Abilities:

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

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Typical office environment and ability to attend meetings, training, and travel to PCC sites and other buildings during work unaccompanied.

Benefits

• State of CT 2.0 Partnership Healthcare Plan w/ HEP + Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid group health life insurance $25,000
• CT Municipal Employee Retirement System Employee 4.75% contribution, Employer Cost share 19.57% (5-year vesting)
• PTO or Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount perks via ADP services
• Supplemental Insurance Retirement