Insurance Defense Paralegal — Trial Prep & Research

LWCC People Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LWCC People Operations seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation support within the Legal Department. You will organize files, assist with hearings, draft various legal documents, and help prepare settlement materials.

The role requires 2+ years as a paralegal in an insurance defense setting (workers' compensation preferred) or 6+ years as a legal secretary in insurance defense, with proficiency in Windows, Word, Outlook, E-Filing and Excel. On-site in Baton Rouge, LA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; paralegal-related certificate preferred.
• Two or more years as paralegal in insurance defense, preferably workers' compensation.
• Familiar with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, E-Filing and Excel software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with file organization and management through all litigation phases.
• Prepare hearings/mediations/trials, including trial notebooks.
• Draft answers, petitions, discovery, motions and related documents as directed.
• Prepare settlement documents and attachments for court filing.
• Assist with e-filing and filing with courts as instructed.
• Schedule, calendar, and maintain diary hearings and deadlines.
• Prepare subpoenas for medical, employment, insurance, tax and other records.
• Summarize depositions and medical records as requested by attorneys.
• Conduct legal research as instructed by attorneys.

Skills

Strong Character

Strong Communicator

Work Ethic

Curious and persistent

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal Studies Certificate

National Certification for Paralegal Assistants

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

E-Filing

Excel

Job description

LWCC People Operations seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation support within the Legal Department. You will organize files, assist with hearings, draft various legal documents, and help prepare settlement materials.

The role requires 2+ years as a paralegal in an insurance defense setting (workers' compensation preferred) or 6+ years as a legal secretary in insurance defense, with proficiency in Windows, Word, Outlook, E-Filing and Excel. On-site in Baton Rouge, LA.