Paralegal - Litigation

NCL Bahamas Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Litigation Support professional to provide overall support under supervision of the Director, Litigation.

The role includes managing case files, court deadlines, and drafting subpoenas and pleadings for in-house attorneys. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Law and at least two years of direct paralegal or litigation experience, with familiarity in LexisNexis and MS Office; they will work in a team-based environment handling confidential

Qualifications

• Degree in law required; paralegal certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years direct paralegal or litigation experience.
• Experience with litigation matters in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, create and organize case files.
• Maintain calendar for court deadlines.
• Draft subpoenas and HIPAA authorizations and coordinate service.
• Draft pleadings, notices, and basic motions for attorney review.
• Coordinate depositions and independent medical examinations with counsel.
• Arrange for surveillance.
• Examine discovery responses and summarize for attorneys.
• Draft timeline and summaries for cases.
• Assist in drafting discovery responses.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Court litigation processes

Legal writing

Organization & scheduling

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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!

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY: At a Glance Brand Overview Norwegian Cruise Line Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises New Releases

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

We’re thrilled you’re here to explore career opportunities with our team. If you're driven and enjoy thriving in an environment that values People Excellence, you’re in the right place! We’re incredibly proud of our team and the meaningful work we do every day. Our culture is built on Innovation, Collaboration, Transparency and Passion; our key Value Anchors that continue to drive our success and shape our future. We’re excited to learn more about your background and experiences, and to see where this journey might take us together. Please introduce yourself and let’s get connected.

Our team is committed to People Excellence and we make it our business to ensure that we recruit the best and the brightest talent to be a part of our growing company. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and collaborate with our team in driving innovation, guest experiences and operational excellence, then NCLH is the place for you!

About NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 34 ships and itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide, NCLH has exciting plans to expand our business in the years ahead. We expect to add 13 additional ships across the three brands through 2036.

To learn more about our brands, please visit: https://www.nclhltd.com/brands Norwegian Cruise Line https://youtu.be/_xCrwYz_7e8 Oceania Cruises https://youtu.be/E_aptk9QNvE Regent Seven Seas Cruises https://youtu.be/irx8sLBX0Sc