Senior Paralegal: Insurance Litigation & Trial Prep

Travelers Canada; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a skilled paralegal to support attorneys and handle file management for moderate to complex matters. The role includes legal research, drafting documents, and assisting with discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, paralegal or litigation experience, and familiarity with insurance-related matters. Proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, Pacer, and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal or litigation experience preferred.
• Insurance-related experience is a plus.
• Strong writing and analytical skills required.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms (Westlaw/LexisNexis) and MS Office expected.

Responsibilities

• May conduct moderate to complex legal research and analyses to prepare legal documents.
• Assists with projects as requested.
• Compiles and/or drafts routine to complex legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as motions for summary judgment, discovery responses, subpoenas and/or privilege logs.
• May prepare and execute affidavits.
• Summarizes deposition transcripts and/or assists attorneys in deposition preparation of witnesses up to and including trial preparation.
• Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• Assists attorney in every aspect of trial strategy and preparation and shares in the responsibility of trial results.
• Categorizes and interprets data; reviews and analyzes reports, responses and records.
• Conducts investigations including interviews as needed and directed.
• Coordinates requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
• Uses resources to identify and select subject matter experts and provides instruction on areas to address.
• Prepares and publishes legal holds.
• Prepares case summaries and/or case analysis reports.
• Subpoenas records.
• Coordinates with Document Management to obtain underwriting files and certified policies.
• May provide testimony at depositions or trial, including as a corporate designee regarding company practices and procedures.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Communication skills

Time management

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-Certified Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Pacer

Microsoft Office

PDF Software

Job description

Travelers is seeking a skilled paralegal to support attorneys and handle file management for moderate to complex matters. The role includes legal research, drafting documents, and assisting with discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, paralegal or litigation experience, and familiarity with insurance-related matters. Proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, Pacer, and Microsoft Office is preferred.