Paralegal - Litigation

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a paralegal to provide overall litigation support under supervision from the Director, Litigation. The role includes handling litigation preparation, maintaining files, and assisting attorneys with related matters.

The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of direct paralegal experience and familiarity with litigation in a corporate/legal setting. A bachelor's degree in Law or related field is required, with strong MS Office and drafting skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Field of Study: Law.
• Minimum 2 years direct experience with either paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with litigation matters in a law firm and/or a company's legal department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, create and organize case files.
• Maintain calendar to ensure timely court deadlines.
• Draft subpoenas and HIPAA authorizations to obtain records; coordinate service.
• Draft pleadings, notices of hearing/deposition/examination, and basic motions.
• Coordinate depositions and independent medical examinations with counsel and vendors.
• Arrange for surveillance where needed.
• Review discovery responses and summarize for attorneys.
• Draft timelines and event summaries for cases.
• Assist in drafting discovery responses.
• Handle special projects like court-ordered requests.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Court system

Legal research

MS Office

Writing skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Medical/records terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US

At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US

At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

Job Summary

• Provide overall litigation support under supervision and guidance from Director, Litigation.
• Assists in-house litigation attorney(s) with handling of litigation preparation and process, maintain and update litigation files and records.
• Assist with other legal matters as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, create and organize case files.
• Maintain calendar to ensure timely compliance with all court-related deadlines.
• Draft subpoenas and HIPPA authorizations in order to obtain medical and employment records for cases in litigation; provide authorizations to opposing attorneys for execution; coordinate service of subpoenas and executed authorizations.
• Draft pleadings, notices of hearing/deposition/examination, correspondence to opposing counsel, and basic motions for review by attorney.
• Coordinate the setting of depositions, independent medical examinations and inspections with opposing counsel and outside vendors.
• Arrange for surveillance.
• Examine discovery responses from opposing counsel and provide summary to assist in-house litigation attorney(s).
• Draft timeline and summary of events for each case to assist attorneys in litigation and determine whether additional information and/or documentation is needed.
• Assist in drafting discovery responses for review by attorney.
• Handle special projects such as responding to court ordered requests.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned..

Qualifications

DEGREE TYPE

• Bachelor's Degree.

Field(s) Of Study

• Law

Experience

• Minimum 2 years direct experience with either paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with litigation matters in a law firm and/or a company's legal department preferred.

Competencies & Skills

• Good knowledge of court system and litigation process in order to assess proper procedures and abide by time-sensitive court deadlines.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand and interpret medical terminology for claims cases.
• Knowledge of Lexis Nexis or other legal research engine to pull documents or statutes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint and basic Excel.
• Good writing skills in order to draft pleadings and subpoenas, letters to attorneys and external parties, and summaries for in-house attorneys.
• Organizational and planning skills to create and maintain case files and calendars.
• Analytical and communication skills to review records or pleadings and describe important details to attorneys in clear and professional manner.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team-based environment and with external contacts.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, multiple projects and prioritize workload according to business demands..

About Nclh

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

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It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.