Sr. Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Nationwide offers a full range of benefits in addition to a competitive salary:

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) + match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Business casual dress code
Work from home opportunities
Flexible work hours
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Employee resource groups
Career development and advancement opportunities
Company-sponsored events and activities
Volunteer opportunities
Employee discounts
And much more!


Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Location: Glendale, CA (hybrid or remote work opportunity)
Department: Legal
Experience: 5+ years as a paralegal, preferably with insurance defense litigation experience

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

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H1: Join Nationwide's Legal Team as a Senior Paralegal in Glendale, CA
H2: Deliver Top-Quality Legal Services for a Fortune 100 Insurance Company

- Full-time position with flexible work options available (hybrid or remote)
- No billable hours required
- Preferably 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
- Insurance defense litigation experience highly preferred
- Bodily injury case handling experience preferred
- Answering and propounding written discovery preferred
- Strong collaboration and technology skills needed
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Employee resource groups and company-sponsored events and activities
- Volunteer opportunities and employee discounts available

About the Company:

- Fortune 100 insurance company with a commitment to excellence
- National team with approximately 40 offices throughout the United States
- Protecting people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care
- Embracing technology and a highly organized approach to case management

Job Description:

- 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
- 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
- Schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings, and communicate with clients and expert witnesses
- Provide administrative support to trial team(s) including document retrieval and exhibit preparation
- Understand and maintain confidentiality in respect to attorney-client privilege/relationship and trial strategies
- Have in-depth knowledge of assigned case files and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial
- Coordinate workflow and support overall litigation strategy
- Assist in training and mentoring new and less experienced paralegals and legal assistants
- Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

- Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, or related area preferred
- Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably with insurance defense litigation experience
- General knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures
- Familiarity with filing and scheduling procedures of various courts and e-filing systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and technologically savvy
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Independent and resourceful
- Knowledge of insurance practice and civil defense preferred
- Complies with corporate and NTD policies and procedures
- Complies with ethical rules of state where position is located

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match and pension plan
- Life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Business casual dress code
- Work from home opportunities and flexible work hours
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee resource groups
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Company-sponsored events and activities
- Volunteer opportunities and employee discounts

Join the Nationwide Legal team as a Senior Paralegal in Glendale, CA and be part of a diverse organization that delivers innovative business solutions with excellence. Apply now!

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Medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, professional development opportunities, work/life balance programs

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Legal research, writing, medical records analysis, deposition scheduling, client and witness communication, case management, document management, court procedures, confidentiality, organization, multitasking, Microsoft Office, case management databases

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

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Qualification and Experience Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or related field preferred, certification in paralegal studies preferred, 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent combination of education and experience, knowledge of law office operations and procedures, familiarity with filing and scheduling procedures in state and federal courts, proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management databases, understanding of insurance practice and civil defense, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask, ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical rules and company policies.

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