Entry Level Paralegal - Stamford
The Entry-Level Paralegal at Confidential Client supports the legal team by drafting documents, managing case files, e-filing with courts, and maintaining client communications. This role requires strong organizational, research, and writing skills, with a focus on managing deadlines and handling a heavy workload in a fast-paced legal environment. The position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic real estate and default services law firm based in Stamford, CT.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal services (real estate & default services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position summary
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Paralegal to join a busy litigation and real-estate support team in Stamford, CT. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with internship experience who is eager to learn courtroom filing systems, document drafting, and case management in a fast-paced legal environment.
What You’ll Do
- Draft legal documents including motions, pleadings, correspondence, and routine court filings
- E-file documents with court systems and handle document recording
- Maintain and organize client and case files, physical and electronic
- Manage calendaring for the group and track legal deadlines
- Correspond with clients and provide status updates in a professional manner
- Organize, archive, and retrieve documents for ongoing and completed matters
- Prepare routine reports and packet materials for attorneys
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required; internship experience or relevant coursework is a strong plus
- Strong organizational, research, and writing skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent time-management abilities
- Able to prioritize and manage a heavy workload under deadline pressure
- Comfortable and professional on the phone and when communicating with clients
- Independent worker who thrives in a team environment and can follow direction
- Desire to grow into more advanced paralegal responsibilities over time
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $18.00 per hour
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, fitness reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match
- This is an entry-level role with structured on-the-job training and advancement opportunities
Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Careertakes and our client will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact Careertakes Recruiting at recruitment@careertakes.ai.
Location
- Stamford, CT (on-site)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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