Zurich North America
Paralegal II, General Liability (Hollywood, FL)
Zurich North America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
Paralegal II, General Liability (Hollywood, FL) role at Zurich North America. Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). This is a hybrid work position reporting to one of the North American office locations: Hollywood, FL, with occasional in-office attendance expected. Responsibilities
Providing legal support up to three attorneys Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records Preparing discovery requests and responses Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections Assisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses Keeping track of billable hours Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Experience in legal support Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis Comfortable working in a paperless work environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills Familiarity with litigation management software systems Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses Experience filing with the Florida Courts E-filing system Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites Strong organization and prioritization skills Detail oriented Ability to effectively collaborate throughout the organization Experience with obtaining, tracking, and organizing non-party records Experience working with records retrieval services CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP) Certified Paralegal (CP) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Professional Paralegal (PP) Additional Information
Location(s): AM - Ft. Lauderdale Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Paralegal II, General Liability (Hollywood, FL) role at Zurich North America. Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). This is a hybrid work position reporting to one of the North American office locations: Hollywood, FL, with occasional in-office attendance expected. Responsibilities
Providing legal support up to three attorneys Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records Preparing discovery requests and responses Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections Assisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses Keeping track of billable hours Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Experience in legal support Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis Comfortable working in a paperless work environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills Familiarity with litigation management software systems Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses Experience filing with the Florida Courts E-filing system Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites Strong organization and prioritization skills Detail oriented Ability to effectively collaborate throughout the organization Experience with obtaining, tracking, and organizing non-party records Experience working with records retrieval services CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP) Certified Paralegal (CP) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Professional Paralegal (PP) Additional Information
Location(s): AM - Ft. Lauderdale Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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