Unclassified - Bridgeport, CT
posted 5 months ago
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.