To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 and follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner.  In addition, please complete your application here.  You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

About: 

Ready to supercharge your legal career?  We're seeking a motivated and innovative paralegal in Connecticut who wants to hone their litigation and trial para skills.  This isn't just any paralegal position - this is an extraordinary chance to work directly with one of our lead trial lawyers (a former federal prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer) on focus groups and high-stakes product liability, MDL and personal injury trials in federal and state courts across the country.  You'll dive into meaningful casework while building essential skills that will propel your legal career with a firm who is “Doing Good by Doing Right.” 

Responsibilities: 

• Master of Case Management: Take command of litigation and trial case workflows in our electronic management system and AI platforms.  Drive deadlines for discovery, filings, and trial orders to keep the trial team organized and on track for trial. 

• Trial Preparation Virtuoso: Prepare and organize case files for depositions and trials for a limited group of cases set for trial, as well as work closely with the lead trial lawyer in setting up and conducting focus groups and big data jury research. Manage travel for the trial team along with our in-house travel coordinate and EAs, orchestrate courtroom technology, and coordinating witness travel, subpoenas, and preparation. 

• PowerPoint Maven: Showcase your creative talents with trial presentations.  Your PowerPoint expertise will be crucial as we create stunning summary exhibits, demonstrations, focus group presentations, and visuals for openings/closings that captivate judges and juries. If you don’t currently work in PowerPoint (or AI platforms that are just as good), don’t worry, we will train you—but you have to have an interest in learning the latest technology and working with the trial team to hone their presentations. 

• Expert Witness Coordinator: Screen and prepare expert witnesses on mechanism of injury, causation, damages, and more, and ensuring the expert’s reliance materials are timely produced - becoming the vital link between our legal strategy and expert testimony. 

• Focus Group Guru: Take charge of organizing and recruiting for our remote and in-person focus groups using the exclusive Chaffin Luhana process. Track feedback, manage responses, and lead participants to provide invaluable insights. 

• Administrative Rockstar: Provide stellar administrative support, scheduling, and organizational assistance to the lead trial lawyer (along with his personal remote EA), ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. 

Qualifications: 

• Eager to learn, fully embraces technology (we are AI and data driven), extremely organized and efficient and willing to self-reflect and grow 

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred 

• 1-3 years in a legal environment (personal injury experience is a plus) 

• Eagle-eye attention to detail and exceptional organizational prowess 

• Communication skills that will blow us away both verbally and in writing 

• Tech-savvy proficiency with legal software and MS Office applications 

• Genuine compassion that resonates with clients facing challenging circumstances 

• Ability to thrive under pressure while juggling multiple priorities with grace 

• Passion for professional growth and excitement about training as a Trial Paralegal, and direct experience with a trial team 

• Time management skills that would make productivity experts jealous 

• A problem-solving mindset that transforms challenges into solutions 

• Embodiment of our Core Values: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth 

• Magnetic interpersonal skills that foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders 

Benefits: 

Financial Benefits 

• 401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation. 

• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.  

Healthcare Benefits 

• Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1. 

• Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.  

• Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.  

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan. 

• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.  

• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses. 

Commuter Benefits 

• Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.  

• Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking. 

Time Off to Recharge & Renew 

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.  

• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.  

• Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays. 

• Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

Culture & Development of Team 

• Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.  

• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.  

• Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.  

• Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success. 

• Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office. 

Recognition at the Firm 

• Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.  

• Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.  

• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.  

• Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun. 

Note: 

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform.  Duties, responsibilities, and requirements can be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company. 

Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. 

Location: 

Stamford, CT 

Salary Range: 

$55-65k