Senior Paralegal - Litigation & Discovery Lead

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Business casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Sr Paralegal for the Trial Division to support complex civil litigation. You will handle discovery, drafting motions, and coordinating with witnesses under attorney supervision.

The role requires four years of paralegal experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and case management software. Experience in general liability, subrogation or workers’ compensation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in business, insurance or related area preferred.
• Certification in paralegal studies preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Typically four years as a paralegal with proven performance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews office files and answers routine correspondence; conducts legal research and file management.
• Drafts interrogatories, discovery motions and orders for attorney review.
• Obtains, compiles and analyzes records for discovery and medical records review.
• Prepares experts/other witnesses and pre-trial/trial activities; coordinates with attorneys.
• Summarizes depositions and indexes material; drafts jury instructions and subpoenas.
• Coordinates interviews; meets with clients and witnesses to develop cases.
• Arranges medical and expert witnesses and coordinates their time.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Education

Undergraduate studies in business administration or related area

Paralegal studies certification preferred

4 years paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Case management software

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Sr Paralegal for the Trial Division to support complex civil litigation. You will handle discovery, drafting motions, and coordinating with witnesses under attorney supervision.

The role requires four years of paralegal experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and case management software. Experience in general liability, subrogation or workers’ compensation is a plus.