Unclassified - Bridgeport, CT

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Bridgeport, CT

About the position

The Paralegal position at Park City Communities is a full-time role based in Bridgeport, CT, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This position is essential in providing support for routine legal matters, which includes a variety of clerical and research support services. The paralegal will be responsible for document preparation and review, interviewing residents, conducting research investigations, fact-checking, and assisting in court or trial preparations. The role requires regular meetings with attorneys to discuss assigned cases or projects, ensuring that all legal documentation is accurately drafted and filed according to judicial procedures. Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, leases, contracts, affidavits, and interrogatories. The paralegal will also be tasked with researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, and judicial decisions, providing written analyses to the Chief Legal Officer. Interviewing witnesses and preparing summaries of their statements is another critical function of this role. The paralegal will prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and pleadings, and will assist with court proceedings and trial preparations, which may involve attending trials and hearings. Additionally, the paralegal will create reports based on case specifications and attorney requests, work collaboratively with attorneys to develop legal arguments, monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations, and submit analyses on pertinent changes. The role also includes monitoring and collecting funds for resident-stipulated agreements and transcribing meeting minutes. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary, making this a dynamic and multifaceted position within the legal team.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with attorney regularly to discuss assigned cases or projects.
  • Draft legal documents, routine pleadings and motions, and PCC documents, including leases, contracts, affidavits, and interrogatories.
  • File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
  • Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to the Chief Legal Officer.
  • Interview witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
  • Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
  • Assist with court proceedings and trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
  • Create 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.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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 English and Spanish.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in Spanish and English).
  • Understanding of 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.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid time off
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Retirement
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