Archdiocese of San Antonio is hiring: In-House Paralegal in San Antonio
Archdiocese of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
Summary
The position of In‑House Paralegal will assist the In‑House Counsel with all legal aspects of the Archdiocese to assure that it accomplishes its ministry to the people of the Catholic Church effectively and lawfully.
Job Information
Reports to: Risk Director
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Responsibilities
General Legal
Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memoranda on assigned legal issues.
Coordinate communication with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel. Act as liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information. Draft correspondence to victims, clients, attorneys, governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the courts on a variety of legal matters.
Assist with scheduling and calendar management, ensuring deadlines are met efficiently.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files and databases.
Maintain corporate files, schedule corporate meetings, and take meeting minutes as requested.
Conduct research and maintain a state‑specific masterfile pertaining to state‑specific rules and requirements, e.g., civil procedures, appeal processes, use of collateral sources, requirements to formulate damages in present value, rules regarding payment of experts, damages caps, business environment, etc. Conduct legal research in Westlaw and/or other legal platforms for legal and administrative purposes.
Assist in responding to all subpoenas.
Complete complex legal projects on a variety of legal questions, issues, or matters.
Pre‑litigation, Pleadings and Written Discovery
Draft and edit various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
Assist attorneys in answering requests for disclosures, interrogatories, and production; interview clients and formulate answers in writing; review answers with attorneys and prepare answers in final form; obtain and organize documents responsive to production requests from clients.
Obtain, review, and summarize medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and have them reviewed by experts as necessary; and arrange for medical examinations.
Coordinate discovery to plaintiffs and codefendants, including drafting and calendaring of interrogatories, initial disclosures, requests for production, requests for admissions, and other requests in accordance with local, state, federal and administrative and agency rules and procedures.
Depositions
Schedule depositions of witnesses: plaintiff, codefendant, independent witnesses, police officers, experts, etc. Schedule stenographer and videographer for noticed depositions. Obtain copies of transcripts and videos of testimony.
Assist attorney in preparing for depositions including summarizing written discovery, preparing and organizing exhibits, preparing deposition outlines and check lists, medical records summaries, and chronologies, etc.
Summarize depositions and identify areas of testimony that conflict with itself, written discovery, testimony of other witnesses, police reports, medical records, or other known facts.
Provide defense experts with copies of medical, deposition transcripts and summaries, and plaintiff expert reports to prepare for deposition.
Designation of Experts and Trial Preparation
Assist in preparation of Daubert, Frye, Rule 702, and other challenges to plaintiff expert testimony and responses to challenges to defense expert testimony. Standardize and implement the process of challenges, and assertions used to manage preemptive challenges. Maintain files on standard challenges and strikes for all experts.
Draft and file motions to designate defense experts. Ensure designation deadlines are met.
Assist attorneys in preparing pre‑trial motions, research legal issues, interview witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary. Coordinate witness appearance in all court proceedings.
Assist attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial including preparing trial binders with tabs and indexes. Prepare and order print exhibits. Prepare electronic exhibits, video deposition excerpts, etc. Review, screen, and analyze case‑related materials for assigned cases and provide summary of facts to assigned attorneys. Process documents, including preparation, filing and issuance of information. Obtain, index, and outline histories, offense reports and all other relevant documents.
Attend trial, hearings, and other court proceedings, as requested.
Post‑trial
Negotiate agreed judgments and settlement agreements with plaintiff attorneys. Draft judgments, orders, payment agreements and other documents for assigned cases.
Obtain drafting instructions, request payment, and mail/deliver checks to satisfy settlement agreements or judgments.
General
Adhere to safety training and protocols and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donor names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal support with at least 2 years of experience in insurance defense and/or administrative law experience.
License and Credentials
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver license.
Valid vehicle insurance.
Paralegal certification preferred.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal support including preparing pleadings and motions, drafting legal correspondence, file management, and calendar management.
Extensive working knowledge of court operation and court filings.
Experience with computer software and legal database (i.e., Lexis Nexis software preferred).
A solid grasp of time management and case management.
Must be detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, work well independently and on a team.
Must have good written and verbal skills.
Must have good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Travel Requirements
Travel requirements for the position include ≤5% local and 0% overnight.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Religious Institutions
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In Summary: The position will assist the In‑House Counsel with all legal aspects of the Archdiocese . Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memoranda on assigned legal issues . Draft correspondence to victims, clients, attorneys, governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the courts on a variety of legal matters . Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files and databases .
En Español: Resumen La posición de paralegal interno ayudará al abogado interno con todos los aspectos legales de la Arquidiócesis para asegurarse de que cumple su ministerio a la gente de la Iglesia Católica de manera efectiva y legal. Información sobre el empleo Informes a: Director de Riesgo Programa: lunes-viernes, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM FLSA Estatus: Responsabilidades no exentas Conductas legales generales Investigación legal integral y preparación de memorandos sobre cuestiones legales asignadas. Coordinar la comunicación con clientes, testigos y abogados opositores. Actúa como enlace entre abogado y abogado en el intercambio de información. Proyectos de correspondencia con víctimas, clientes, abogados, agencias gubernamentales, organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y los tribunales sobre una variedad de reglas legales. Realizar investigaciones legales en Westlaw y/o otras plataformas legales con fines legales y administrativos. Ayudar a responder a todas las citaciones. completar proyectos legales complejos sobre una variedad de preguntas, cuestiones o asuntos legales. Pre-litigation, Pleadings and Written Discovery Draft y editar varios documentos legales, como pleados, mociones, breves y solicitudes de descubrimiento. Asistir a los abogados en responder a solicitudes para revelaciones, interrogatorios y producción; entrevistar a los clientes y formular respuestas por escrito; revisar respuestos con abogados y preparar respuestes en forma final; obtener y organizar documentos que responden a las solicitudes productivas de los clientes. Obtener, revisar y resumir registros médicos bajo la dirección de los defensores judiciales y tenerlos revisados por expertos según sea necesario; y establecer reglas para las presentaciones médicas. Coordinar a los demandantes a los procedimientos administrativos independientes de revelación y presentación de declaraciones, incluidos los códigos de registro de los oficiales de policía y de detención, etc. Obtener copias de las transcripciones y vídeos de testimonio. Asistir al abogado en la preparación de las declaraciones, incluida la síntesis del descubrimiento por escrito, la elaboración y organización de las exposiciones, la designación de los expertos y la asistencia para la preparacion de pruebas, los resúmenes de los registros médicos y las cronologías, etc. Resumir las deposiciones y identificar las áreas de los testimonios que están en conflicto con sí mismos, el descubrimiento escrito, el testimonio de otros testigos, los informes de la policía, los expedientes médicos, u otros hechos conocidos. Proporcionar a los profesionales de la defensa copias del médico, las transcriptas y los documentos de la declaración, y los informes expertos del demandante para preparar la deposición. Examinar, examinar y analizar los materiales relacionados con los casos asignados y proporcionar un resumen de los hechos a los abogados asignados. Procesar documentos, incluida la preparación, presentación y emisión de información. Obtener, indexar y describir historias, informes de infracciones y todos los demás documentos pertinentes. Asistir a juicio, audiencias y otros procedimientos judiciales, según se solicite. Negociar después del juicio acordó sentencias y acuerdos de liquidación con los defensores del demandante. Proyectos de sentencias, órdenes, acuerdos de pago y otros documentos para los casos asignados. Obtener instrucciones de redacción, solicitudes de pagos y cheques por correo/entrega para satisfacer acuerdos o sentencias de liquidación. General Adherirse a la capacitación y protocolos de seguridad y tomar medidas cautelares para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de sí mismo y de otros. Responsable de proteger la confidencialidad de cualquier información o material obtenido en el servicio con la organización, incluidos pero no limitados a nombres y información de clientes, servicios prestados a clientes, nombres y regalos de donantes, investigaciones internas y externas o resultados de cualquier investigación, y información financiera. El cumplimiento del Código de Conducta y la Política de Fe y Conducción es creditivo. Se requiere que todos los empleados adopten un enfoque obligatorio en sus movimientos y detalles morales, así como ser miembros de un equipo de gestión que prefiere la colaboración y la gestión de problemas legales con la Misión y la Ley de Trabajo, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, los servicios proporcionados a los clientes, los nombres de donadores y reglas, las investigaciones internos y externos o los resultados de investigaciones, y datos financieros.
The position of In‑House Paralegal will assist the In‑House Counsel with all legal aspects of the Archdiocese to assure that it accomplishes its ministry to the people of the Catholic Church effectively and lawfully.
Job Information
Reports to: Risk Director
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Responsibilities
General Legal
Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memoranda on assigned legal issues.
Coordinate communication with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel. Act as liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information. Draft correspondence to victims, clients, attorneys, governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the courts on a variety of legal matters.
Assist with scheduling and calendar management, ensuring deadlines are met efficiently.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files and databases.
Maintain corporate files, schedule corporate meetings, and take meeting minutes as requested.
Conduct research and maintain a state‑specific masterfile pertaining to state‑specific rules and requirements, e.g., civil procedures, appeal processes, use of collateral sources, requirements to formulate damages in present value, rules regarding payment of experts, damages caps, business environment, etc. Conduct legal research in Westlaw and/or other legal platforms for legal and administrative purposes.
Assist in responding to all subpoenas.
Complete complex legal projects on a variety of legal questions, issues, or matters.
Pre‑litigation, Pleadings and Written Discovery
Draft and edit various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
Assist attorneys in answering requests for disclosures, interrogatories, and production; interview clients and formulate answers in writing; review answers with attorneys and prepare answers in final form; obtain and organize documents responsive to production requests from clients.
Obtain, review, and summarize medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and have them reviewed by experts as necessary; and arrange for medical examinations.
Coordinate discovery to plaintiffs and codefendants, including drafting and calendaring of interrogatories, initial disclosures, requests for production, requests for admissions, and other requests in accordance with local, state, federal and administrative and agency rules and procedures.
Depositions
Schedule depositions of witnesses: plaintiff, codefendant, independent witnesses, police officers, experts, etc. Schedule stenographer and videographer for noticed depositions. Obtain copies of transcripts and videos of testimony.
Assist attorney in preparing for depositions including summarizing written discovery, preparing and organizing exhibits, preparing deposition outlines and check lists, medical records summaries, and chronologies, etc.
Summarize depositions and identify areas of testimony that conflict with itself, written discovery, testimony of other witnesses, police reports, medical records, or other known facts.
Provide defense experts with copies of medical, deposition transcripts and summaries, and plaintiff expert reports to prepare for deposition.
Designation of Experts and Trial Preparation
Assist in preparation of Daubert, Frye, Rule 702, and other challenges to plaintiff expert testimony and responses to challenges to defense expert testimony. Standardize and implement the process of challenges, and assertions used to manage preemptive challenges. Maintain files on standard challenges and strikes for all experts.
Draft and file motions to designate defense experts. Ensure designation deadlines are met.
Assist attorneys in preparing pre‑trial motions, research legal issues, interview witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary. Coordinate witness appearance in all court proceedings.
Assist attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial including preparing trial binders with tabs and indexes. Prepare and order print exhibits. Prepare electronic exhibits, video deposition excerpts, etc. Review, screen, and analyze case‑related materials for assigned cases and provide summary of facts to assigned attorneys. Process documents, including preparation, filing and issuance of information. Obtain, index, and outline histories, offense reports and all other relevant documents.
Attend trial, hearings, and other court proceedings, as requested.
Post‑trial
Negotiate agreed judgments and settlement agreements with plaintiff attorneys. Draft judgments, orders, payment agreements and other documents for assigned cases.
Obtain drafting instructions, request payment, and mail/deliver checks to satisfy settlement agreements or judgments.
General
Adhere to safety training and protocols and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donor names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal support with at least 2 years of experience in insurance defense and/or administrative law experience.
License and Credentials
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver license.
Valid vehicle insurance.
Paralegal certification preferred.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal support including preparing pleadings and motions, drafting legal correspondence, file management, and calendar management.
Extensive working knowledge of court operation and court filings.
Experience with computer software and legal database (i.e., Lexis Nexis software preferred).
A solid grasp of time management and case management.
Must be detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, work well independently and on a team.
Must have good written and verbal skills.
Must have good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Travel Requirements
Travel requirements for the position include ≤5% local and 0% overnight.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Religious Institutions
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The position will assist the In‑House Counsel with all legal aspects of the Archdiocese . Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare memoranda on assigned legal issues . Draft correspondence to victims, clients, attorneys, governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the courts on a variety of legal matters . Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files and databases .
En Español: Resumen La posición de paralegal interno ayudará al abogado interno con todos los aspectos legales de la Arquidiócesis para asegurarse de que cumple su ministerio a la gente de la Iglesia Católica de manera efectiva y legal. Información sobre el empleo Informes a: Director de Riesgo Programa: lunes-viernes, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM FLSA Estatus: Responsabilidades no exentas Conductas legales generales Investigación legal integral y preparación de memorandos sobre cuestiones legales asignadas. Coordinar la comunicación con clientes, testigos y abogados opositores. Actúa como enlace entre abogado y abogado en el intercambio de información. Proyectos de correspondencia con víctimas, clientes, abogados, agencias gubernamentales, organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y los tribunales sobre una variedad de reglas legales. Realizar investigaciones legales en Westlaw y/o otras plataformas legales con fines legales y administrativos. Ayudar a responder a todas las citaciones. completar proyectos legales complejos sobre una variedad de preguntas, cuestiones o asuntos legales. Pre-litigation, Pleadings and Written Discovery Draft y editar varios documentos legales, como pleados, mociones, breves y solicitudes de descubrimiento. Asistir a los abogados en responder a solicitudes para revelaciones, interrogatorios y producción; entrevistar a los clientes y formular respuestas por escrito; revisar respuestos con abogados y preparar respuestes en forma final; obtener y organizar documentos que responden a las solicitudes productivas de los clientes. Obtener, revisar y resumir registros médicos bajo la dirección de los defensores judiciales y tenerlos revisados por expertos según sea necesario; y establecer reglas para las presentaciones médicas. Coordinar a los demandantes a los procedimientos administrativos independientes de revelación y presentación de declaraciones, incluidos los códigos de registro de los oficiales de policía y de detención, etc. Obtener copias de las transcripciones y vídeos de testimonio. Asistir al abogado en la preparación de las declaraciones, incluida la síntesis del descubrimiento por escrito, la elaboración y organización de las exposiciones, la designación de los expertos y la asistencia para la preparacion de pruebas, los resúmenes de los registros médicos y las cronologías, etc. Resumir las deposiciones y identificar las áreas de los testimonios que están en conflicto con sí mismos, el descubrimiento escrito, el testimonio de otros testigos, los informes de la policía, los expedientes médicos, u otros hechos conocidos. Proporcionar a los profesionales de la defensa copias del médico, las transcriptas y los documentos de la declaración, y los informes expertos del demandante para preparar la deposición. Examinar, examinar y analizar los materiales relacionados con los casos asignados y proporcionar un resumen de los hechos a los abogados asignados. Procesar documentos, incluida la preparación, presentación y emisión de información. Obtener, indexar y describir historias, informes de infracciones y todos los demás documentos pertinentes. Asistir a juicio, audiencias y otros procedimientos judiciales, según se solicite. Negociar después del juicio acordó sentencias y acuerdos de liquidación con los defensores del demandante. Proyectos de sentencias, órdenes, acuerdos de pago y otros documentos para los casos asignados. Obtener instrucciones de redacción, solicitudes de pagos y cheques por correo/entrega para satisfacer acuerdos o sentencias de liquidación. General Adherirse a la capacitación y protocolos de seguridad y tomar medidas cautelares para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de sí mismo y de otros. Responsable de proteger la confidencialidad de cualquier información o material obtenido en el servicio con la organización, incluidos pero no limitados a nombres y información de clientes, servicios prestados a clientes, nombres y regalos de donantes, investigaciones internas y externas o resultados de cualquier investigación, y información financiera. El cumplimiento del Código de Conducta y la Política de Fe y Conducción es creditivo. Se requiere que todos los empleados adopten un enfoque obligatorio en sus movimientos y detalles morales, así como ser miembros de un equipo de gestión que prefiere la colaboración y la gestión de problemas legales con la Misión y la Ley de Trabajo, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, los servicios proporcionados a los clientes, los nombres de donadores y reglas, las investigaciones internos y externos o los resultados de investigaciones, y datos financieros.