Sr. Paralegal - Trial Division

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Evaluation Activity: Edited 5/2/11 JTG

A career as a Senior Paralegal in the Trial Division at Nationwide offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team, working to support the legal needs of a Fortune 100 insurance company. With no billable hours and a 1:1 attorney/paralegal ratio, this role offers a good work-life balance and the chance to make a significant impact in the legal field. If you have experience in insurance defense litigation and/or plaintiff work, as well as a strong understanding of legal processes and terminology, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 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.
• Analyze and respond to incoming discovery, review and prepare documents for document production requests, and review and analyze medical records.
• Conduct legal research and writing assignments, including the preparation of medical chronologies and deposition summaries.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings, and communicate with clients and expert witnesses.
• Provide administrative support to trial teams, including the retrieval of information from document management systems and the assembly of exhibits, binders, and appendices.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality in respect to the attorney-client privilege/relationship and trial strategies.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of each file assigned to trial teams and understand the relevancy of case information for depositions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trial.
• Coordinate workflow and support the overall litigation strategy, and may assist in mentoring or training 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, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience as a paralegal in civil litigation, or a combination of experience and education.
• General knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with filing and scheduling procedures in various courts, as well as federal and state e-filing and e-court systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases.
• Understanding of insurance defense in state courts and agencies, and experience with personal and commercial lines policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in daily tasks.
• Understanding of corporate and NTD policies and procedures, as well as ethical rules.

At Nationwide, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. Our Legal team is no exception, and we believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and experiences that ultimately lead to better outcomes for our clients. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to protecting people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care.

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Legal research and writing, document preparation and filing, case management, scheduling, communication, organization, attention to detail, adaptability, technology proficiency

Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or related area preferred.

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Qualification and Experience Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or related area, certification in paralegal studies or equivalent experience

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