Paralegal IN

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

27d

About The Position

The Paralegal primarily supports attorneys handling insurance defense litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with clients and firm employees. The role organizes and analyzes case documents and evidence, prepares written materials under attorney direction, manages information requests, maintains case files and calendars, and assists with trial preparation.

Requirements

At least 4 years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys with insurance defense litigation matters.
Indiana State and Federal Court filing experience, including e-filing.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ability to work well with a team.
Critical thinking, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Indiana Registered Paralegal designation.
Discovery and trial experience.
Experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation and trial.

Responsibilities

Organize and analyze documentary evidence, including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative materials, and other documents; prepare chronologies and summaries as requested.
Draft and prepare correspondence and other written documents under attorney direction, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, and letters.
Prepare and track subpoenas and other requests for information, including their disposition.
Organize, maintain, and manage files.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts.
Monitor files and escalate issues that require attorney involvement.
Handle sensitive case issues and materials in a timely manner.
Maintain calendars for trial and discovery deadlines.
Obtain trial settings and coordinate and assist with trial preparation.
Perform other duties as assigned.