Legal Assistant Paralegal

Rush Enterprises, Inc; New Braunfels (TX); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Rush Enterprises, Inc is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to in-house litigation counsel and legal teams. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, and assisting with litigation processes. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with paralegal training preferred. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years experience in a law firm or corporate law department is required. The position offers a Total Rewards package that includes healthcare benefits and a robust 401(k) plan.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation assistant/paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department is highly preferred.
• Consideration is given to relevant experience and related certification.

Mansioni

• Assist attorneys in handling litigation, claims and investigations.
• Prepare legal documents for review by attorneys.
• Maintain litigation calendar using matter management software.

Conoscenze

Document management

Legal research

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal training or college degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal Assistant/ Paralegal -Litigation

provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to in-house litigation counsel, attorneys, and legal teams. This role involves gathering relevant documents, preparing legal documents, maintaining case files and calendars, and managing internal and external communications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in handling of litigation, claims and investigations.
• Collect, examine, and organize documents from personnel throughout the Company for attorney review and case preparation.
• Coordinate with third‑party claims administrators and insurers.
• Respond to subpoenas.
• Assist attorneys in responding to discovery requests.
• Assist Company personnel with local collection/lien matters.
• Prepare legal documents, including demand letters, notice letters, responses and form pleadings for review by attorneys.
• Process legal invoices and purchase orders for legal department.
• Create and maintain database files in the legal department matter management system and produce periodic reports.
• Maintain litigation calendar using matter management software.
• Maintain physical files in accordance with document retention procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required; paralegal training or a college degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation assistant/paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department is highly preferred.
• Consideration is given to relevant experience and related certification.

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long‑term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance‑based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

this job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.