Litigation Paralegal

*** 2 OPENINGS ****

*** Must have insurance defense experience ***

Job Title: Paralegal – Insurance Defense

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in insurance defense litigation to support a busy legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing litigation files from inception through trial, preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and maintaining case deadlines. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate document production, discovery, and medical records collection.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, court personnel, expert witnesses, and vendors.
• Prepare deposition summaries, medical record summaries, and trial notebooks.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness coordination.
• Conduct legal research using online research platforms.
• Monitor case progress and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Review and summarize records, reports, and other case-related documents.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of paralegal experience in insurance defense litigation required.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and insurance defense practices.
• Experience with discovery management, trial preparation, and electronic court filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management/document management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling personal injury, premises liability, commercial liability, construction defect, transportation, workers' compensation, or professional liability defense matters.
• Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing case summaries.
• Knowledge of billing software and time entry systems is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

This position offers the opportunity to work with an experienced litigation team while supporting complex insurance defense matters from initial filing through resolution or trial.