Senior Litigation Paralegal

Erie Insurance • Erie, PA

1d • $79,191 - $126,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, provides advanced paralegal, administrative, and clerical support to trial attorneys in ERIE’s staff counsel office. Supports litigation matters from inception through resolution by managing case files, preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and assisting with trial preparation. This role also performs essential clerical and administrative tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the staff counsel office.

There are multiple positions available.
The position(s) will be based out of our Corporate Office in Erie, PA.
The hiring team will consider candidates for Litigation Paralegal or Senior Litigation Paralegal positions. The level of position offered will be based on depth and breadth of selected candidates' qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies and three years of litigation paralegal experience; or
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and five years of litigation paralegal experience; or 
• High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of Paralegal experience required

Nice To Haves

• Six years of experience in a law firm, insurance staff counsel office, or corporate legal department preferred.
• Notary Public designation preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced litigation support to trial attorneys in insurance defense matters from case inception through resolution.
• Drafts, prepares, and assists with pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinates discovery, including document management, obtaining authorizations, deposition scheduling, and preparation of summaries and exhibits.
• Conducts legal and factual research and summarizes findings for attorney review.
• Assists with trial, arbitration, and mediation preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness materials, and logistics.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks such as calendaring, scanning, copying, mailing, scheduling, and maintaining litigation databases.
• Processes litigation-related invoices and expenses as directed.
• Manually or electronically files documents in state and federal courts and monitors deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Maintains and manages active and closed litigation files in accordance with records retention requirements.
• Communicates with claims professionals, insureds, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel as directed.
• Serves as a resource to junior paralegals and legal support staff.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees