Insurance Defense Paralegal

gpac; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Full-Time Insurance Defense Paralegal in Columbus, OH. In this in-office role, you will support attorneys with case assessments, drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation, while managing deadlines and client interactions.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, paralegal education/certification, and strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include health, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies (Preferred).
• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience (Required).
• Strong understanding of legal motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, and court rules/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Case assessment and research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents; file electronically.
• Assist with interrogatories and discovery; manage pleadings.
• Review medical records and summarize case documents.
• Organize exhibits, evidence, and trial materials.
• Maintain case calendars and trial logistics.

Skills

Legal motions

Discovery

Litigation docs

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Client interaction

Education

Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Dropbox

Job description

Full-Time Insurance Defense Paralegal

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: In office | Monday to Friday

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 / year

About the Role

A growing civil defense firm in the Columbus area is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Full-Time Paralegal to join a friendly, fast-paced team. This position offers a supportive environment where you can manage a wide variety of litigation tasks and work closely with attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Assessment & Research: Conduct initial case assessments and gather relevant information from diverse sources.
• Document Drafting & Filing: Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents; perform electronic filing with state and federal courts.
• Discovery Management: Assist attorneys with interrogatories, maintain discovery files, and manage pleadings.
• Medical Record Review: Review, analyze, synthesize, and summarize medical and other case records.
• Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, evidence, documents, briefs, and appendices.
• Administrative Support: Maintain case calendars (hearings, deadlines), organize case files, and handle trial logistics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies (Preferred).
• Certifications: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience (Required).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, and court rules/procedures.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and common office technology.
• Core Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong organizational abilities to handle competing deadlines, direct client interaction skills, and high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Parking