Paralegal Associate

About the Role:

This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and legal administrative tasks for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes.

Assists attorneys and others in legal case preparation and file management for standard matters which may include preliminary legal research, drafting routine documents and obtaining, reviewing, summarizing all relevant documents, reports, records and other sources of information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compiles and/or drafts legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents.
• Prepares initial pleadings and filings.
• Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• 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.
• Schedule/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 handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
• Inputs and maintains information into case management system and ensure 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.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• 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.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.