Insurance Defense Paralegal - Pennsylvania/Virginia

Overview

A remote paralegal position is available to support the Pennsylvania/Virginia Staff Counsel team, focusing on Pennsylvania civil litigation and discovery. This role involves assisting attorneys with various legal tasks including document preparation, client interviews, and trial support.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories by interviewing clients and preparing written responses.
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records as directed; coordinate medical examinations and expert reviews.
• Prepare motions and conduct legal research related to litigation.
• Interview witnesses in preparation for and during trials.
• Prepare documents and evidence for trial.
• Perform additional legal support duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during a full work shift.
• Occasionally reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to listen and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visual ability to verify, read, and locate materials and resources.
• Continuous computer operation for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to operate keyboard and office equipment repetitively.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Either a 2-year Associate Degree or 3 years of paralegal work experience.
• Paralegal certificate, degree in paralegal studies, or completion of at least one year of law school.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience working in a civil litigation law firm preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• Remote position supporting Pennsylvania and Virginia.
• Job locations: US - PA, US - VA

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.
• Employment restrictions apply under 18 U.S.C. Section 1033 regarding felony convictions involving dishonesty or breach of trust.
• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or other protected categories.