Insurance Defense Paralegal

PCR Staffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Large Law Firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Insurance Defense Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to support our construction liability insurance defense practice. This direct hire role requires a background in first- or third-party coverage and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

You will manage hearings, depositions, calendar deadlines, document management, and filing preparation while coordinating with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance defense legal support experience.
• Experience with first- or third-party coverage is required.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced firm.
• Bachelor's degree not required.

Responsibilities

• Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
• Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.
• Scan and save all documents and mail into the Firm's Document Management System
• Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
• Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
• Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
• Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
• Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
• Transcribe dictation for attorneys (If Applicable)
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
• Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
• Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Skills

Legal

Paralegal

Secretary

Law Firm

Insurance

Defense

Property

Construction

subrogation

Job description

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Large Law Firm is looking for a talented Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to support our fast-paced construction liability insurance defense practice. (1st or 3rd party coverage background required) If you thrive in a high-volume environment and are eager to work closely with a driven partner, this is the role for you!

This is a direct hire position with a salary between $60,000 - $72,000 with a great working environment/culture with an excellent comprehensive benefits package with a firm in South Charlotte NC

• Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
• Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.
• Scan and save all documents and mail into the Firm's Document Management System
• Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
• Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
• Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
• Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
• Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
• Transcribe dictation for attorneys (If Applicable)
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
• Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
• Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.

Key Skills / Words: (at least 6)

• Legal
• Paralegal
• Secretary
• Law Firm
• Insurance
• Defense
• Property
• Construction
• subrogation

Bachelor's Degree Requirement: No