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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in legal case preparation, document drafting, and file management while effectively communicating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Possesses strong organizational skills to manage schedules, deadlines, and case information within a legal environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Paralegal CertificationLegal Document DraftingCase Management System ProficiencyLegal Research SkillsInsurance Related Experience
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Hard Skills
Legal Document DraftingLegal ResearchFile ManagementBasic Medical TerminologyCase Management System Proficiency
Soft Skills
Advanced Interpersonal SkillsAdvanced Grammar and Writing SkillsAbility to Prioritize TasksTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficePDF Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Certification
Industry Keywords
LitigationLegal ProceduresCourt RulesDiscovery ResponsesAffidavits
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform routine paralegal and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys
- Assist with legal case preparation and file management
- Conduct preliminary legal research
- Draft and compile routine legal documents, discovery responses, affidavits, pleadings, and filings
- Prepare exhibits and demonstrative evidence
- Coordinate requests among parties involved in litigation
- Subpoena records
- Assist attorneys in trial as needed
- Capture and record billable time
- Review incoming mail, assess urgency, and handle correspondence and email with attorneys
- Liaise with experts and witnesses to schedule appearances and depositions and retrieve documentation
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court-designated hearings
- Retain court reporters and interpreters when necessary
- Maintain attorney calendars, diaries, and tickler dates
- Review calendars daily and proactively manage upcoming events and filing deadlines
- Input and maintain case information and data integrity in the case management system
- Assist with projects as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or its equivalent
- 1 year experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree; or a Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program
- Paralegal or litigation/claim experience
- Insurance related experience
- Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF Software
- Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, attorneys and staff, clients, witnesses, and outside vendors
- Advanced grammar and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures
- Highly proficient with a case management system and software applications such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn proprietary software systems
- Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Basic research and analytical skills
- Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
- Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions toward a 401(k) account for employees with student loan debt
- Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
- Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
- Nine paid company Holidays
- Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling services, and health coaching
- Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program