Sr Litigation Paralegal (Philadelphia)
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 hiring manager will also consider candidates for Litigation Paralegal (F10) or Senior Litigation Paralegal (F12). Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
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
- 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 among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
- 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.
- 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
- Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
