Paralegal I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

28d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a leading and growing commercial insurance holding company, has an immediate opening for an E-Discovery Paralegal in our Cleveland office. This in-house position will support the Litigation Department by managing e-discovery processes and assisting with complex litigation matters.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience as a paralegal
Formal paralegal certificate
1+ year demonstrated experience in litigation
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with document review and production
Basic understanding of rules concerning responding to discovery requests generated as part of litigations (subpoenas and document demands)
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and multi-task required
3 + years of experience with an e-discovery system, in connection with litigation

Responsibilities

Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles to better understand how to respond to subpoenas served upon any entity in the AmTrust group of companies.
Collect, reviewed, redact, categorize (e-tag) and produce documents using AmTrust’s in-house e-discovery platform in response to subpoenas or in connection with other legal matters.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, and team members in connection with the e-discovery needs of AmTrust.
Interact with people at all levels of the company as a member of the litigation department.
Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting.
Handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
Manage and prioritize completing deadlines.
Maintain data integrity in computer platform.
Support multiple attorneys and non-attorneys across many facets of AmTrust’s business, including responding to subpoenas, litigation discovery requests, internal investigations, regulatory and compliance matters, special investigations, and corporate due diligence.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.