PARALEGAL

HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY•New York, NY

About The Position

Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments Enters the data into the legal computer system Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives Follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e. prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc. Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints Prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer Types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepares exhibits Makes copies of legal documents and mail for claims department Closes legal files and enters data into legal computer system Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, hearing Editing legal forms and documents and prepare and serve legal documents Responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients and claims department regarding legal matters/cases Prepares and serves discovery demands, Responds to discovery demands In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits