Paralegal

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on their promises and being there when it matters the most.

They live their values every day, demonstrating they CARE through their values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Staff counsel office for Hanover Insurance seeking an experience paralegal for a Six-month contract to support attorney with Main and New Hampshire litigation.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL :

• Reviews new assignments and assess immediate action required
• Drafts and files answers to complaints
• Sends out initial discovery package to plaintiffs and codefendants including interrogatories, requests for production and notices of depositions
• Diaries and drafts routine motions to move discovery along at an aggressive pace.
• Performs investigative duties including the interviewing of the client and possible witnesses who were interviewed by claims prior to suit
• Drafts discovery responses in conjunction with client
• Drafts requests for plaintiff’s medical records and coordinates processing of requests with record vendor
• Drafts chronology of medical and other records
• Performs as an alter-ego to the attorney, answering routine inquiries from claims and the client

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY :

• Typically has a minimum of 5-7 years related experience.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies from an America Bar approved program or certificate from an approved paralegal program preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance defense preferred
• Strong research skills and familiarity with the Internet and other sources for investigative purposes.
• Strong organizational skills / Ability to independently prioritize tasks and multi-task.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships.
• Works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
• Familiarity with Court system and civil procedure in Maine (New Hampshire a plus), including electronic court filing
• Familiarity with tort and insurance practice and laws
• Ability to draft substantive motions.
• Computer (MS Office) and word processing proficiency
9 days ago