Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :

Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all areas of operation within the organization.

Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement

• Analyzes contracts, reports, medical reports, financial data, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents, preparing summaries of same as requested.
• Collaborates with attorneys and business partners to gather information from clients and others
• Reviews client / business files providing oversight and suggestions to attorneys and others on appropriate action steps.
• May interview clients, witnesses and others as required.
• May locate, contact and act as liaison for expert witnesses in a variety of fields.
• Under attorney direction may draft, position papers, filings, pleadings, motions, interrogatories and other documents as necessary and assures organization of supporting files.
• May draft legal documents in compliance with court requests and applicable federal, state, local or administrative regulations.
• Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required.
• May be required to timely and accurately record tasks and time in billing system and meet minimum billing requirements in addition to performing non-billable tasks.
• May handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Keeps current with procedures used by local, state and federal courts or administrative agencies.
• Reviews and keeps current on evolving case law and new legislation affecting compliance and litigation within area of expertise
• Collaboratively works with legal staff on various projects.
• Responds to information requests.
• Maintains internal records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
• Requires a strong working knowledge of area of specialization (litigation defense tort and workers compensation).
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent internal / external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, legal research tools and business related software systems such as TeamConnect, Adobe, or others.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise and effective manner.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, and / or completion of an accredited paralegal program, or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of three years of prior paralegal experience in area of responsibility (corporate, employment, securities, regulatory, defense litigation, coverage litigation).
• Insurance defense background strongly preferred.
• Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
30+ days ago