NTD Sr Paralegal
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Description: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is at present looking to employ NTD Sr Paralegal right now, this job will be designated in West Virginia. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of complex legal related tasks under the direct supervision of a trial attorney. Assists in the preparation and trial of lawsuits b! y coordinating pre-trial proceedings, participating in discovery activities, drafting motions, pleadings, and subpoenas, obtaining witnesses and performing related duties.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Managing or Associate Managing Attorney
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviews office files and answers routine correspondence. Conducts legal research, file management and case progression activities. Drafts correspondence to opposing attorneys, claims and clients with regard to related discovery matters, case status, motions, etc.
2. Drafts interrogatories and other discovery as well as complex pleadings, discovery motions and orders for attorney review.
3. Obtains, compiles and analyzes records for discovery. Handles incoming discovery. Analyzes and responds to incoming discovery. Reviews and analyzes medical records.
4. Prepare experts/other witnesses and any other necessary pre-trial and/or trial activities.
6. Drafts jury instructions. Drafts and issues necessary subpoenas.
7. Contacts parties and witness(es) concerning trial dates and coordinates with the attorney their appearance and testimony.
8. Coordinates any necessary interviews; meet with clients and/or witnesses as necessary to ensure proper case development.
9. Arranges for necessary medical and expert witnesses and coordinates their time.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred.
Designations: Certification in paralegal studies preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
Experience: Typically four years as a paralegal with proven performance.
Knowledge: Operation, practices and procedures of a law office engaged in civil litigation. Filing ! procedures of relevant courts and administrative agencies. Demonstrated knowledge of legal research and dispositive motion practices. Demonstrated knowledge of ability to analyze and interpret medical reports.
Skills/ Competencies: Verbal and written communication skills for contact with employees, attorneys, clients and customers. Ability to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and data bases. Ability to design and maintain a filing systems. Ability to effectively prioritize work. Analytical ability to independently research information and determine applicability of legal action.
Staffing Exceptions: Staffing exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: VP, Trial Division and HR Officer.
JOB CONDITIONS:
Overtime eligibility: Eligible (non exempt)
Working Conditions: Professional law office environment. Occasional travel.
ADA: The abo! ve statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and ess! ential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to performs a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be requires as part of the selection process.
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This job will be started on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:16:50 GMT