Overview
Paralegal Jobs in United States at Randstad USA
Title: Paralegal
Company: Randstad USA
Location: United States
Randstad in partnership with The Hanover Insurance Group are actively seeking a Paralegal to join their legal team on a temp to hire basis. The Hanover Insurance Group is an industry leading Property & Casualty Insurance Co. with over 170 years of rich history and tradition. Recognized as One of America’s TopEmployers (Forbes) and A Best Places to Work (Business Insurance) The Hanover Insurance offers a collaborative environment that fosters development and growth.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
• Prepares answers to incoming interrogatories, requests for production
• Drafts routine motions to move discovery along at an aggressive pace
• Drafts complex motions including motions for summary disposition
• Performs investigative duties including the interviewing of the client and possible witnesses
• Performs as an alter-ego to the attorney, answering routine inquiries from claims and the client
• Acts as a point person assisting in routine trial and arbitration preparation
• Coordinates and prepares responses to subpoenas seeking documents and other information
• Performs various administrative tasks such as preparing litigation reports, creating/ maintaining legal databases and document archives and responding to routine inquiries
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Typically has 3-5 years related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of moderately difficult assignments.
• Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships
• Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
• Has latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
• May be assigned to a particular project and be accountable for reporting on project status
• Computer (MS Office) and word processing proficiency
Desired skills and experience:
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters and other claims professionals and support staff
• Strong organizational skills / Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrates a willingness to do whatever is asked and stretches to meet goals
• Familiarity with Court system and civil procedure.
• Familiarity with tort and insurance practice and laws.
• Familiarity with the Internet and other sources for investigative purposes.
• Ability to summarize medical and other records
• Ability to draft substantive motions.
• Flexibility and ability to work within a team environment
Physical demands & work environment:
• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• required to work on-site as needed
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing or stressful environment
