Sr. Paralegal - Trial Division

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Nationwide is seeking a Sr. Paralegal with experience in insurance defense litigation for their Trial Division in Michigan.

H2: Join a Fortune 100 company and deliver top-quality legal services to protect people, businesses, and futures.

Overview:

- Nationwide is seeking a Sr. Paralegal for their Trial Division in Michigan.
- This role offers a 1:1 attorney/paralegal ratio, no billable hours, and a good work-life balance.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense litigation and/or plaintiff work, as well as experience with high-value complex cases in both commercial and personal lines.
- This is a full-time, in-office position with occasional overtime and travel required.

Responsibilities:

- Provide direct pre-trial and trial support for litigated matters of moderate to high complexity.
- Assist in the preparation, review, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.
- Review and prepare documents for document production requests.
- Analyze and respond to incoming discovery.
- Review and analyze medical records.
- Conduct legal research and writing assignments.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings.
- Provide administrative support to trial team(s).
- Understand and maintain confidentiality in respect to the attorney-client privilege/relationship.
- Have in-depth knowledge of each file assigned to trial team(s) and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial.
- Bring a well-developed sense of organization to coordinate workflow.
- May assist Managing Attorney with the coordination of workflow of support staff.
- May mentor or train new and less experienced Paralegals and Legal Assistants.

Qualifications:

- Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, or other related area preferred.
- Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal.
- Experience in civil litigation preferred.
- Knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Exercises independent initiative and judgment in daily tasks.
- Compliance with corporate and NTD policies and procedures.
- Complies with the private practice of law policy and ethical rules of the state.
- Must pass a credit/background check.

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Legal research, writing, document review, case management, scheduling, communication, organization, prioritization, multitasking

Undergraduate degree in business administration, insurance or related field preferred

Apply through the company's website or job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience Undergraduate degree in business administration, insurance or related field preferred

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