Paralegal IN

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Merrillville (IN, GA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is seeking a paralegal to support insurance defense litigation. The role involves hands-on work with clients and firm personnel, drafting documents, managing subpoenas, and maintaining organized files.

Collaboration with attorneys is essential. Qualified candidates have 4+ years of paralegal experience, Indiana E-Filing proficiency, and strong MS Office skills; Indiana Registered Paralegal designation is a plus.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of paralegal experience assisting attorneys in insurance defense litigation.
• Indiana Registered Paralegal designation is a plus.
• Experience with discovery, pleadings, and trial support.
• E-file in Indiana state and federal courts; strong MS Office skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence and prepares chronologies and summaries.
• Drafts correspondence, filings, motions, and other documents under attorney direction.
• Prepares tracking and disposition of subpoenas or information requests.
• Keeps files organized; communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Monitors case deadlines, coordinates trial settings, and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Team player

Critical thinking

Superior communication

Organizational skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Indiana Registered Paralegal designation (preferred)

Ferramentas

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.

About the role

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with insurance defense litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

What you'll do

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative, and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.
• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc.,and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Ensures organization of files, including maintenance and management. Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters
• Indiana Registered Paralegal designation is a plus
• Discovery and trial experience preferred
• Indiana State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience required
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint required. Experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation and trial a plus
• Ability to work well with a team
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

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