Senior Litigation Paralegal - Plaintiff's Personal Injury

Job Title: Senior Litigation Paralegal - Plaintiff’s Personal Injury

Location: In Person – West Hartford, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work truly makes a difference? If so, Goff Law Group wants YOU on our team!

We’re a growing, client-focused personal injury law firm in Connecticut, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This is your chance to work alongside top-tier attorneys on meaningful cases—where your skills, voice, and contributions truly matter.

What You’ll Do:

• Managing complex cases which may include catastrophic injuries, fatalities and questionable liability.
• Draft, review, and file complex legal documents including complaints, motions, subpoenas, and discovery materials.
• Lead case file management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal standards.
• Assist attorneys with advanced mediation, arbitration and trial preparation, preparing statements, exhibit organization, and witness coordination.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and court personnel.
• Analyze and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses.
• Coordinate and supervise discovery efforts, including document production, interrogatories, and expert disclosures.
• Track and manage high volume litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Train and mentor junior paralegals, providing guidance on case workflows, document preparation, and litigation procedures.
• Develop and refine internal training materials and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Expert knowledge of Connecticut court rules and procedures
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to multitask like a pro
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys or working in litigation pods
• Proficient in medical terminology and personal injury workflows

Bonus Points For:

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 5+ years of litigation experience in personal injury law
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
• Mastery in legal software (FileVine, Clio, Needles, or similar)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills
• $75,000.00 - $100,000.00/year
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team that celebrates wins—big and small

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Ready to take your paralegal career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a firm that’s making a difference—one case at a time.

Pre-Employment Screening

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and professional workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and are designed to ensure the integrity and safety of our team and clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and fair hiring practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Litigation: 5 years (Required)
• Personal injury law: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Hartford, CT 06110 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Hartford, CT 06110: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person