Litigation Paralegal

American Family Insurance; Oregon; Remote; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a legally oriented professional to support attorneys through trial preparation, discovery, and drafting pleadings. This role, based in the Portland area with remote work options, offers hourly compensation and opportunities to engage in complex depositions and hearings.

You will assist with organizing medical records, conducting investigations, and preparing exhibits, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with insurance industry ethics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing legal research, investigations and summarizing medical records.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses and other legal documents with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, summarize and evaluate medical records for discovery and trial prep.
• Familiarity with insurance industry ethics and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency with PC software and trial applications (Westlaw, Trial Pad, Office).
• Understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under supervision.
• Aid in organization and evaluation of medical records for discovery and trial prep.
• Conduct investigations and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assist in witness prep for trials.
• Support attorneys in complex depositions, hearings and trials as needed.
• Represent insured or company in small claims/conciliation court where applicable by jurisdiction.

Skills

Legal research

Trial prep

Pleadings drafting

Medical records review

Discovery & investigations

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

Westlaw

Trial Pad

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney. You will report to a manager, legal services. Remote in Portland, OR Metro area only. #LI-Remote Position Compensation Range: $27.46 - $45.11 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney.
• Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assists in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and other similar settings, as needed.
• Represent insured or the company in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to determine issues, records needed and the possibility of settlement.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools and trial applications. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw and Trial Pad).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.
• Licenses Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

Additional Information

To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.

Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks. Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

Benefits

• We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits.
• We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
• In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.
• Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non- harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.

American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships.

American Family Insurance is the nation's 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list.

American Family has a current 'a+' credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a 'Standing the Test of Time' company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of 'A' or better for at least 75 years.

The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships.

American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance.

The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.

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