Litigation Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalTemporary-to-Permanent OpportunityLocation: Trumbull, CTSchedule: Onsite during temporary assignmentCompensation: $34–$44/hourStart: ASAPPlona Partners is working with a sophisticated litigation-focused law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Connecticut office immediately. This is a hands-on opportunity for a paralegal who knows litigation from the inside out — court filings, deadlines, discovery, e-discovery, case management and supporting multiple attorneys across active matters. The position will begin as a temporary assignment with the potential to convert into a permanent role.What we're looking for:• 5+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience• Strong complex civil or commercial litigation background• Connecticut and New York litigation experience strongly preferred• Federal court experience, including CM/ECF• Experience managing court calendars, deadlines and filing requirements• Hands-on discovery and e-discovery experience• Experience preparing pleadings, subpoenas and discovery materials• Ability to research and navigate court rules across multiple jurisdictions• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and active matters simultaneously• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved programExperience with insurance coverage, insurance recovery, complex commercial litigation or similarly sophisticated civil litigation would be particularly relevant.Technology exposure may include:• Everlaw• NetDocuments• Westlaw• Federal CM/ECF• State and federal e-filing systemsFor the right person, this is an opportunity to step directly into an active litigation practice, take ownership of substantive work and potentially develop into a long-term position.