Paralegal (Temporary-Project Based)

Kemper • Dallas, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kemper is seeking a Paralegal to provide general paralegal support for its Richardson, Texas office. The role supports attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, case investigation, legal document drafting, communications, file maintenance, and legal research. The selected candidate is required to work in the office, with occasional opportunities to work from home.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or at least 6 months of experience drafting discovery documents and responses, summarizing claims files and medical records, and interviewing clients.
• Typing speed of at least 28 words per minute with 95% accuracy.
• Familiarity with general office equipment, including a calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Prior PC experience, including knowledge of word processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of law office management, time billing, and legal research software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing discovery responses, including meeting with clients when necessary.
• Assist with trial preparation, send discovery requests, monitor discovery compliance, and prepare motions as appropriate.
• Assist attorneys with case investigations by obtaining medical, insurance, employment, and other records or information through requests or subpoenas.
• Assist with drafting motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts, and agents to request information or documentation as assigned.
• Set up legal file jackets as needed and maintain summaries of records received for each case for attorneys and other claims personnel.
• Perform legal research at the request of attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed