Join a Team of Difference Makers
Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm. As a national defense firm, we're seeking passionate and experienced General Liability and Insurance Defense Paralegals in Memphis, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with 3+ years of experience in General Liability defense litigation. Our team is committed to effectively moving cases through the legal system while vigorously defending our clients’ interests in court. Through our strategic approach and dedication, we strive to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients while upholding the highest standards.
Discover Your Role
As a General Liability Defense Paralegal in our office, your role will involve:
- Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, letters and other documents as necessary.
- Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines.
- Schedules depositions, hearings, appointments, and any other legal proceedings necessary for attorneys.
- Ensures organization of files including opening, closing, management and maintenance of files.
- Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
- Assists attorneys with time entry on billing software.
- Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information as needed. Issues subpoenas as needed.
- E-files documents using state and federal court databases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
A Comprehensive Package
Becoming part of the largest woman and minority-owned law firm in the nation, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and career development are celebrated, means understanding what makes YOU different, and we’re here to treat you as such. You can look forward to enjoying:
- Excellent benefits, paid vacation, including a competitive 401(k) match, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
- A competitive salary reflective of your skills, experience, and contributions to our firm.
What You’ll Bring
- Qualifications:
- 3+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting litigators in general liability defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
- Strong working knowledge of General Liability Litigation.
- Tennessee State filing including E-Filing experience required. Federal E-Filing experience using PACER a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Power Point and Outlook, and Excel required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Seeking someone who is a team player.
- High School Diploma or its equivalent. Certification of Paralegal Studies or equivalent is preferred.
- This role is hybrid, with ideal candidates being based in Nashville, TN.
For immediate consideration for this opportunity, qualified candidates should forward their resume. Compensation commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in general liability defense litigation
- Strong working knowledge of General Liability Litigation
- Tennessee State filing including E-Filing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification of Paralegal Studies or equivalent is preferred
What We Do
Over the past 25 years, QPWB is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US. Though a strategy hinged upon providing the best legal problem-solvers throughout the country, the firm has brought in different and unique talent and, as a by-product, has become the largest minority-owned firm in the nation. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services to both public and private companies, insurance carriers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals. With access to a network of 500 attorneys nationally, our areas of practice cover a wide spectrum and include focuses in over 130 different areas of law for our clients. QPWB is known for its ability to defend businesses in various liability and tort actions such as premises liability, products liability, construction claims, and more. We also have a robust professional liability practice representing healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service providers. The firm also handles complex securities and broker-dealer matters, including public offerings and SEC representations. We operate through a tightly integrated network of 49 offices nationwide, strategically located in major metropolitan areas, and provide admittance in nearly every US state and territory. Additionally, we maintain of-counsel relationships with various other law firms across the United States, which enhances our capability to provide comprehensive legal services on a national scale and beyond.
