Paralegal

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A. • Merrillville, IN

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About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal. This is a full-time position, with a highly competitive salary and benefits package offered.

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with civil litigation. Individuals in this role are expected to have a background in General Liability, Auto Liability and Trucking litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

Requirements

• 5+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling civil litigation matters in Indiana courts (Auto Liability, Trucking, and/or General Liability experience).
• Experience handling subpoenas and responding to discovery.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.
• Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Conducts research on legal issues and investigation of witnesses and experts, including social media and internet research.
• Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees