Job Title: Global Insurance Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation.
- Prepare and file legal documents, including motions, discovery, and agreements, utilizing e-filing systems.
- Manage case files by creating, organizing, tracking, and maintaining them; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software.
- Oversee and assist with the discovery process, including analyzing medical records, obtaining independent medical examinations (IMEs), scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing/filing pleadings, privilege logs, and memoranda.
- Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, and witnesses.
- Perform factual research and investigation.
- Utilize computer databases to organize, store, and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw, and other online computer-assisted research databases.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment is required.
- A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.
- Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with the team and clients.
- Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
- Candidates must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven computer/technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, are a must.
- Candidates should have experience handling complex matters and the ability to prioritize and balance a variety of tasks.
Salary Information:
- Not specified in the text.
The law firm offers a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote for all paralegals, and candidates are expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The law firm is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, the firm welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers, with no penalties for gaps in experience. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
