Insurance Defense Paralegal

PangeaTwo; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PangeaTwo in downtown Birmingham is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support its Insurance Practice Group on litigation matters from initial filings through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate brings insurance defense experience, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of state and federal court procedures, with the ability to manage deadlines and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and experts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and paralegal certificate required.
• Experience in litigation and insurance defense preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research related to insurance matters.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case documents.
• Manage case deadlines, calendars, and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and logistics.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts.
• Draft correspondence, schedule meetings, and provide administrative support.

Skills

Legal research

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Birmingham, Alabama
$55,000-$70,000 annually + bonus incentive

About the Opportunity

An established national law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support its Insurance Practice Group in downtown Birmingham. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on litigation matters, providing case management and support from initial filings through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate brings insurance defense experience, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of state and federal court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research related to insurance matters.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case documents.
• Manage case deadlines, calendars, and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and logistics.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts.
• Draft correspondence, schedule meetings, and provide administrative support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and paralegal certificate required.
• Prior litigation experience required, with a strong preference for insurance defense experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.

At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.

Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications will be considered for other open opportunities.

Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.