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Global Insurance Paralegal

Boston, MA, USA

79 Days ago

Job Description


The growing Boston office of Cozen O?Connor is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support the attorneys in the Global Insurance Department. The candidate should have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, experience handling complex matters involving catastrophic injuries, and the ability to prioritize and balance a variety of tasks. An ideal candidate would have exposure assessing medical records and detailed construction records relative to defect litigation as well. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of litigation experience and thrives in a fast-paced, high intensity environment. While we are busy, we pride ourselves on being team-oriented and working collectively to our client?s best interests. The candidate will be expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The candidate may also support the Labor and Employment and Construction Law attorneys in the office as needed as well.

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Qualifications
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment 3+ is highly preferred.
  • A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients.
  • Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
  • Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must.
Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys in with all aspects of trial preparation.
  • Assist in preparing legal documents including motions, contracts, and agreements.
  • Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including the analysis of medical records obtaining IME?s, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs and memoranda.
  • Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc.
  • Perform factual research and investigation addressing various trial issues
  • Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases.
  • Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed).
  • Keep apprised of all developments of E-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court).
  • Proficiency in PACER, Relativity, Billing Software, case management software, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director preferred.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Construction, Insurance, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Personal Injury

Designation

Paralegal

Key Skills Required

Microsoft OfficeConstructionAdobe AcrobatAnalysisBillingBilling SoftwareCommunicationConstruction LawFilingInsuranceInterpersonal SkillsInvestigationLegal DocumentsLitigationManagementMotivationRapportResearchTechnical AspectsTrial PreparationWestlawWork Independently

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 5 - 6 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Cozen O'Connor

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://cozen.com

Headquarter: Philadelphia, PA, USA 19103

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 501-1000 Employees

Location

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