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.

Position Compensation Range

• $27.46 - $45.11 (Hourly)

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your 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 the supervision of an attorney.
• 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.
• Support attorneys in complex depositions, hearings, trials, and similar settings as needed.
• Represent the insured or the organization in small claims/conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to determine issues, records needed, and the possibility of settlement.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• 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 a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools, and trial applications, including: Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, and Trial Pad.
• Knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Licenses

• Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

Additional Information

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

Benefits

The organization provides benefits that support employees’ 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

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for the organization’s benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer; policy includes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for the application/interview process and for essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.