Associate Paralegal, Liability

Travelers • Independence, OH

1d • $62,300 - $102,800

About The Position

This position performs routine paralegal and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys. The work supports standard legal matters and requires a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. The Associate Paralegal assists with legal case preparation and file management, including preliminary legal research, drafting routine documents, and obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing relevant documents, reports, records, and other information. Duties may include all or most of the listed responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a paralegal or related work experience, or a bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certification from an ABA-certified program.
• Ability to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses, and outside vendors.
• Advanced grammar and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court or jurisdiction rules and procedures.
• Proficiency with case management systems and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn proprietary software systems.
• Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic research and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Paralegal or litigation/claim experience.
• Insurance-related experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-certified program.

Responsibilities

• Compile and/or draft legal documents for attorney review and use, including routine documents, discovery responses, and affidavits.
• Prepare initial pleadings and filings.
• Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
• Subpoena records.
• Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.
• Assist attorneys at trial as needed.
• Capture time and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Review incoming mail for urgency and work with attorneys to draft and handle correspondence and email.
• Coordinate appearances, depositions, and document retrieval with experts and witnesses.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and other 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 and service deadlines.
• Enter and maintain information in the case management system and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with projects as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions to a 401(k) for employees making student loan payments.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources for wellness and caregiving needs.
• Mental health program with free professional counseling, health coaching, and other resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED