Paralegal Manager jobs in Connecticut

About us: 

Schoonmaker George Blomberg Bryniczka & Welsh P.C. is a boutique Family Law firm that strives to provide high-quality legal representation to individuals in sophisticated family law matters including divorce, child custody, visitation, spousal and child support, post-judgment modification and contempt hearings, as well as negotiation and drafting of Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements. We have built our reputation on personalized service, attention to detail, and most importantly, sensitivity to our client's goals and needs, both financial and personal.

Overview: 

The Paralegal is expected to provide excellent client management, assistance to attorneys in managing their daily schedule, calendar, and court docket.  The individual would be responsible for assisting the attorneys in the active management of their cases, including drafting pleadings, agreements, complex financial affidavits, tracking and organizing document production for hearing and trial preparation. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain client contact and positive client relationships 
• Support three attorneys and the legal team with duties related to calendar and schedule management, case docket management, and phone answering   
• Complete intakes for prospective clients
• Conduct conflict checks
• Issue retainer agreements
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Draft motions, financial affidavits, stipulation, and agreements in divorce and custody cases
• Assist attorney to prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials 
• Review, inventory, and analyze discovery documents 
• Preparation of client invoices for attorneys 
• Perform other related duties as required to support legal team

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required 
• 3-10 years of legal experience 
• Outstanding MS Office skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with Centerbase, NetDocs, Family Law Software, and ShareFile a plus
• Polite, friendly, and welcoming to clients and guests 
• Flexible-Adaptable to new roles and duties 
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong organizational skills including record keeping and data collection
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality with client and attorney information
• Ability to multi-task while working quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a high-paced team environment 

Benefits:

• Yearly discretionary bonus
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance, vision, and dental at no cost to employee
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) and 401(k) employer contribution

Pay is commensurate with experience and skills.Schoonmaker George Blomberg Bryniczka & Welsh P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your cover letter and resume to marketing@sgbfamilylaw.com and include the title of the position in the subject line of your email.