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Role Description

The primary job function is to assist house counsel with various pre-trial tasks, including:

• Drafting responses, motions, and other legal documents
• Conducting research projects and gathering information for claim cases
• Corresponding with clients to investigate facts in preparation for trial

Responsibilities include:

• Searching for, assembling, and summarizing pertinent information for preparing responses to propounded discovery
• Corresponding with clients, attorneys, claims personnel, and other related parties
• Producing a variety of written documents using advanced word processing software functions
• Preparing legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions for review and use by attorney
• Drafting letters and legal documents
• Preparing, assembling, and formatting court documents and discovery
• Filing pleadings, preparing affidavits of documents, and maintaining digital files in case management system
• Completing special assignments of a legal nature to assist in the management of claim cases
• Preparing initial drafts of administrative reports as directed
• Assisting attorney in preparation of cases for trial, including assembling and identifying exhibits and trial documents
• Researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes and legal articles
• Investigating facts and case law to determine causes of action
• Assisting insured in Small Claims cases by preparing trial briefs and attending trials
• Collecting and evaluating all file evidence and preparing for hearings

Continuing Professional Knowledge and Education:

• Completion of 4 hours of continuing education or required hours of education in compliance with the rules of State

Qualifications

• Minimum: Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
• Preferred: Degree in paralegal studies and/or Paralegal Certificate with 1+ insurance defense or civil litigation experience

Requirements

• Minimum: 0-2 years insurance defense paralegal experience and/or equivalent insurance defense litigation experience
• Preferred: 1-2+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation / insurance defense

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions