Insurance Defense Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A. • Memphis, TN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm. As a national defense firm, we're seeking passionate and experienced General Liability and Insurance Defense Paralegals in Nashville, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with 3+ years of experience in General Liability defense litigation. Our team is committed to effectively moving cases through the legal system while vigorously defending our clients’ interests in court. Through our strategic approach and dedication, we strive to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients while upholding the highest standards.

Discover Your Role

As a General Liability Defense Paralegal in our office, your role will involve:

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting litigators in general liability defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of General Liability Litigation.
• Tennessee State filing including E-Filing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Power Point and Outlook, and Excel required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Seeking someone who is a team player.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• This role is hybrid, with ideal candidates being based in Nashville, TN.

Nice To Haves

• Federal E-Filing experience using PACER a plus.
• Certification of Paralegal Studies or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, letters and other documents as necessary.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines.
• Schedules depositions, hearings, appointments, and any other legal proceedings necessary for attorneys.
• Ensures organization of files including opening, closing, management and maintenance of files.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• Assists attorneys with time entry on billing software.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information as needed. Issues subpoenas as needed.
• E-files documents using state and federal court databases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, paid vacation, including a competitive 401(k) match, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills, experience, and contributions to our firm.

What This Job Offers

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