Title
Paralegal
Department
Insurance Practice Group
FLSA Status
Non - Exempt
Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic Insurance litigation team. This role is a crucial part of our legal department, providing comprehensive support to our attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support in California state and federal courts and a passion for detail-oriented work.
Essential Job Functions
- Assisting attorneys in the preparation of discovery documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs, including cite-checking of briefs.
- Preparing and coordinating service of deposition subpoenas and business record subpoenas, and following up to ensure documents are produced.
- Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.
- Coordinating and managing timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Organizing and maintaining case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
- Assisting with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
- Providing administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Fluent knowledge of California state and federal civil procedure rules and rules of court, particularly as pertaining to discovery.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
- Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Paralegal Certificate required
- Prior litigation experience required
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Paralegal Certificate
- Prior litigation experience
- Knowledge of California state and federal civil procedure rules and rules of court, particularly discovery rules
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with limited supervision
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
What We Do
Maynard Nexsen PC is a full-service law firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with over 110 years of legal experience. The firm specializes in Litigation, Corporate, and Regulatory practices, offering services in more than 100 practice areas to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across the United States.
