Paralegal

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to offer support to a team of attorneys in the field of insurance defense. The candidate will be responsible for various discovery related tasks including, but not limited to, drafting and responding to demands for Bills of Particulars, Discovery and Inspection and Notices to Admit. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills so as to cultivate a strong working relationship with the company’s insureds and ensure the timely completion of all assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with information gathering and research for cases, including client details such as employment, financial, and medical records as well as legal documentation
• Draft and proofread legal documents including complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, impleaders and appeal.
• Communicate with court officials and opposing counsel on behalf of clients and attorneys
• Manage attorney calendar as it pertains to the scheduling of EBTs of non-party witnesses pursuant to drafted subpoenas and occasional scheduling dates for site inspection.
• Manage discovery aspects of case with minimal attorney oversight and to prepare responses and demands for attorney review.
• Ability to determine what is needed for different types of litigation and obtain it (i.e., contracts, work logs, log books, etc.)
• Know and understand new rules regarding discovery responses and verifications
• Help attorneys prepare for trial, arbitration, depositions and other court appearances
• Conduct research in legal publications and databases to find laws and court decisions pertaining to current cases
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.