Paralegal / Admin Legal

Location Detail: 100 Pearl Street Hartford (10484)

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The creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole, rather than a single member organization. With the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll, benefits, performance management system, service recognition programs and other common practices across the system.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal will assist the medical malpractice, commercial, and employment litigation teams by providing clerical and research support services, compiling and preparing affirmative discovery responses, and organizing and reviving incoming discovery; will support attorneys in investigations and other fact-checking exercises; drafting documents and correspondence; tracking litigation schedules, pleadings and other filings.

Position Responsibilities:

Key Areas of Responsibility

· Create reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests

· Collect documents and information in response to discovery requests or subpoenas, often within tight deadlines

· Coordinate document preservation efforts, as needed

· Manage and update document management systems for ongoing and completed matters

· Organize and maintain legal correspondence, files, exhibits and other important information

· Stay up to date on procedural developments that relate to the paralegals field of practice

· Conduct various types of factual research (news or legal articles and other information relevant to a case) and assist with legal research

· Performing a variety of administrative tasks including drafting correspondence, maintaining document templates, organizing internal files, tracking case schedules, answering phones and sending emails

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements and Specifications:

· Associate degree in paralegal studies required; Bachelor's degree preferred

· 5+ years of relevant experience with emphasis on health care and litigation

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Teams

· Proficient in the use of technology related to operations, such as litigation (RisKonnect) and document management (NetDocs), litigation holds (Relativity)

· Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy

· Collegial, possesses mature interpersonal skills and is able to quickly adapt to changing demands

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.