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About the Role

This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and legal administrative tasks for assigned attorneys. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Compiles and drafts legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
• Prepares initial pleadings and filings.
• Coordinates requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
• Subpoenas records.
• Conducts preliminary legal research as necessary.
• Assists attorney in trial as needed.
• Captures time and records billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly to draft and handle correspondence and email.
• Acts as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval.
• Schedules/coordinates depositions, medical examinations, and other court-designated hearings. Retains court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
• Maintains attorney calendar as well as maintains diary and tickler dates appropriately. Reviews calendar daily and proactively handles upcoming events and determines dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
• Inputs and maintains information into case management system and ensures data integrity.
• Assists with projects as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Paralegal or litigation/claim experience preferred.
• Insurance-related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and PDF Software.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys, and their staff, clients, witnesses, and outside vendors.
• Advanced grammar and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn proprietary software systems.
• Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Basic research and analytical skills.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Travelers is an Equal Opportunity Employer