Paralegal Claim - LU09BNWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide litigation support to four or more attorneys. The ideal candidate will join a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding. Our collaborative, team-oriented paralegals are knowledgeable about insurance defense. The selected candidate for this position shall work remotely to support attorneys throughout California.Key responsibilities include:
Engaging in a high level of customer service and interaction
Gathering information from clients and Claims in order to prepare verified responses to discovery in litigation
Using appropriate software to timely prepare and serve responses to discovery
Tracking discovery due dates
Assisting with the identification and preparation of documents for production, including document management, duplication, PDF creation and compilation, file conversion, labeling and logging of documents produced
Preparing responses to “meet and confer” requests as needed
Assisting attorneys as needed in preparation for trial
Timely and accurate time entries/billing (1,100 annual billable target)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Tort experience in personal injury work is required
Paralegal certificate or recognized equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal working on preparation of discovery responses
Successful candidates will have experience in a high-volume litigation environment with experience in discovery response preparation, document production, data maintenance for clients and tracking due dates and deadlines
Strong working knowledge of California Court systems the ability to look up court rules
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with case management software
Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams)
Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
Must be able to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF and JPG formats
Experience in paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department preferred
Trial preparation experience is a plus
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