Risk Management - Liability Legal Coordinator

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In Risk Management, the Liability Legal Coordinator is responsible for a variety of areas, including monitoring and responding to discovery in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits filed against Publix. Further, the Legal Coordinator will assist in measuring and managing legal services provided by our outside counsel, ensuring Publix receives high quality legal services while always seeking to reduce legal costs when possible. Additional projects and development will be available to the coordinator on an ad hoc basis. The coordinator may also initiate property damage subrogation claims and attend small claims court hearings on behalf of Publix. General Liability is comprised of approximately 80 associates working in the Customer Claims Unit (CCU) Non-Litigated Claims and the Represented Claims Unit (RCU) Litigated Claims. The Liability Legal Coordinator works closely with and reports to the Liability Attorneys.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent
at least two (2) years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a corporation, government agency, or law firm, or two years’ experience with general liability claims in a law office, government agency, insurance claims office or corporate risk management department. Relative experience could also include personal injury, liability, insurance defense, or premises liability paralegal experience.
knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
various state court systems in which Publix operates (FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, VA, TN, KY)
timetables and procedures from process of service to bench trials
the workings of attorney’s offices as well as various states entities
skills: analytical and problem solving
excellent written and verbal communication
negotiation and mediation skills
interpersonal skills
ability to: show discretion and integrity
multi-task
make quick and appropriate decisions
work a variable work schedule including some travel with overnight stay

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
five (5) or more years of experience as litigation paralegal in a law practice specializing in premises and fleet liability litigations with experience in issues of civil discovery, corporate and insurance litigation, legal billing, negligence, vehicle and premises liability claims, subrogation and court procedures
Paralegal Certification, or unexpired Licensed Notary
knowledge of Publix’s policies and procedures including but not be limited to retail operations, warehouse and fleet operations, real estate, loss prevention, and accounting
knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage responses to discovery requests in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and provided within required deadlines.
Serve as a key liaison between internal Publix departments and outside defense counsel to gather, review, and organize information needed to support the defense of liability claims.
Review discovery materials and related documentation to help ensure appropriate handling of sensitive or confidential information.
Assist with responding to court-ordered requests for information and document production, including matters requiring expedited turnaround.
Support the preparation and coordination of Publix associates for depositions, hearings, mediations, or other legal proceedings, as needed.
Assist with managing property damage subrogation matters, including coordinating documentation and participating in small claims or magistrate court processes when appropriate.
Analyze claim information and documentation to help identify potential risks, trends, or issues, and communicate findings to the Liability Attorney, claims partners, or Risk Management.
Coordinate with internal partners and Litigation Support to facilitate document collection, legal holds, and information preservation efforts.
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to claims, litigation support, or legal operations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of Risk Management and Liability operations.