Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney. You will report to a manager, legal services.

Compensation

• Position Compensation Range: $27.46 - $45.11
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist an attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence, and legal memorandums under an attorney’s supervision.
• Organize, summarize, and evaluate medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assist in preparing witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Assist with complex depositions, hearings, trials, and similar settings as needed.
• Represent an insured or the organization in small claims/conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to determine issues, needed records, and the possibility of settlement.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence, and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules, and the ability to maintain high confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools, and trial applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, Trial Pad).
• Knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Qualifications

• Licenses: Not Applicable.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

Additional Information

• New Employee Orientation is held during the first week in person at the Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations; some sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidates is contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer to selected candidates is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits are available to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits
• Competitive 401(k) contribution
• Pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws related to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, request accommodation through the employer’s HR process.