Paralegal - 5+yrs of Insurance Defense

The Willis Law Group has an immediate opening for a Corporate Defense Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Must be able to handle a high-volume docket with federal trial experience and maintain daily billable timekeeping. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to perform consistent high-quality work while cognizant of task related deadlines with little or no supervision.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

Strong familiarity with federal court PACER system. Assist with drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery. Preparing attorneys for depositions, meditations, and trial. Communicating with clients, claim specialists and expert witnesses. Ordering medical records and preparing medical chronologies. Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments. Case management and file organization. Summarizing witness testimony. Daily billable timekeeping Supporting up to 3 attorneys. E-filing of pleadings, motions, and service on all parties. Bilingual highly preferred.

Paralegal Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or higher education. ABA approved certification is a plus. Insurance Defense experience. Strong knowledge of MS Word. An intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Accuracy and attention to detail. Multitasking capabilities. Verbal and written communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. High level of discretion and confidentiality required. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work well with team members. Knowledge of Caret Legal software is a huge plus.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan Paid Time Off - accrued. Competitive Salary Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth is cultivated and celebrated! The Willis Law Group is an equal-opportunity employer. www.thewillislawgroup.com Apply Today!

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Medical summaries : 3 years (Required) Legal drafting: 3 years (Required)

Pleadings:

3 years (Required)

State Courts:

3 years (Required)

Federal Courts :

3 years (Required)

Location:

Garland, TX 75044 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Garland, TX 75044 (Required)

Work Location:

In person