Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

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In-House

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Paralegal II, General Liability

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal II, General Liability position at the company involves providing legal support for moderate to complex liability litigation cases under the supervision of an attorney. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal support to 2-3 attorneys
- Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
- Conducting legal and documentary research
- Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines
- Conducting interviews and summarizing depositions and medical records
- Preparing discovery requests and responses
- Assisting in trial preparation
- Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
- Keeping track of billable hours
- Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation electronically
- Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the following qualifications:

Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area OR Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
- Experience conducting electronic database research
- Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
- Experience in legal support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- E-Filing Experience
- Insurance Defense experience
- Proficiency in conducting electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365 Office and Windows 10
- Comfort working in a paperless work environment
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with direct client contact
- Experience assisting with exhibits in trial
- Comfort working in both remote and office environments
- CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) or PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)
- Certified Paralegal (CP) or Professional Paralegal (PP)
- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

Salary Information:
The job description does not specify salary information. However, Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents and offers competitive compensation.

Additional Information:
This position is a hybrid work role, and the selected candidate should be able to report into one of the North American office locations in Dallas, TX, or Houston, TX. The company values work-life balance and flexibility, with occasional in-office attendance expected. Employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at the time of employment.

The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting talented individuals from various backgrounds. It does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The company is an equal opportunity employer (EOE disability/vet).

The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company. Preferred vendors should use the company's Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

May 23, 2025
May 08, 2025
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