Litigation Paralegal (Insurance Defence)

Cox & Palmer; Charlottetown; Vor Ort; CAD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cox & Palmer is seeking a permanent, full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our Charlottetown or Summerside office to support our Litigation Practice Group on insurance defence files.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, preparing discovery materials, managing document production, maintaining deadlines, and assisting with reports to insurers. The role requires keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.
• Completion of a recognized paralegal or legal assistant program or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of the PEI Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset.
• Experience with insurance defence files and insurer reporting is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Draft pleadings, including Statements of Defence and third party claims.
• Serve and file pleadings with the Court in accordance with Rules of Court.
• Manage discovery: affidavits of documents, organize, code and cross-reference documents.
• Prepare expert reports and surveillance instruction letters, and track deadlines.
• Record billable and non-billable time per insurer guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Litigation support software

Jobbeschreibung

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Litigation Paralegal to join either our Charlottetown or Summerside office to support our Litigation Practice Group on insurance defence files.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft pleadings, including Statements of Defence and third party claims, court documents, and correspondence for lawyer review;
• Serve and file pleadings and other materials with the Court in accordance with the Rules of Court;
• Manage document production and disclosure, including:
  • preparing Affidavits of Documents, including review for privilege and relevance;
  • organizing, coding and cross-referencing documents for discovery and trial;
  • compiling motion records and books of evidence/exhibits;
  • preparing legal chronologies;
• Draft expert report and surveillance instruction letters, and diarize and follow up on outstanding reports;
• Assist with preparing reports to insurers and adjusters;
• Draft and file settlement documents;
• Maintain litigation and production checklists, and track deadlines;
• Record all billable and non-billable time on a daily basis, in accordance with insurer billing guidelines;
• Use computer technology in an efficient and productive manner; and
• Other duties as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, with preference given to those who have completed a recognized paralegal or legal assistant program or equivalent;
• Knowledge of the PEI Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset;
• Experience with insurance defence files is an asset;
• Familiarity with insurer reporting and billing guidelines is an asset;
• Previous experience with litigation support software is an asset;
• Excellent technical skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior client service; and
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail

Hard Skills:

• Administrative Support

Languages:

• English

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