Associate Paralegal - Troy, MI
VetJobs, Troy, MI, United States
Job Description
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.
Compensation Overview The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range: $60,800.00 – $100,300.00
What Is the Opportunity? This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. The role 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.
What Will You Do?
Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents.
Prepare initial pleadings and filings.
Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
Subpoena records.
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.
Assist attorney in trial as needed.
Capture time and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly to draft and handle correspondence and email.
Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval.
Schedule/coordinate depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
Maintain attorney calendar as well as maintain diary and tickler dates appropriately. Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity.
Assist with projects as requested.
May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required High School/GED
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor’s Degree.
Paralegal or litigation/claim experience.
Insurance related experience.
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 is a Must Have?
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
1 year experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree; or a Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program.
Location Troy, Michigan
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.
Compensation Overview The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range: $60,800.00 – $100,300.00
What Is the Opportunity? This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. The role 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.
What Will You Do?
Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents.
Prepare initial pleadings and filings.
Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
Subpoena records.
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.
Assist attorney in trial as needed.
Capture time and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly to draft and handle correspondence and email.
Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval.
Schedule/coordinate depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
Maintain attorney calendar as well as maintain diary and tickler dates appropriately. Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity.
Assist with projects as requested.
May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required High School/GED
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor’s Degree.
Paralegal or litigation/claim experience.
Insurance related experience.
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 is a Must Have?
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
1 year experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree; or a Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program.
Location Troy, Michigan
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