Paralegal I
Description
At Liberty Mutual, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and supporting our policyholders and business operations. We value a healthy work-life balance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Join us as Paralegal I to provide litigation support to our Staff Legal offices.
Reporting to a Paralegal Manager, the Paralegal I provides support for litigation matters including client communication, discovery, pleading preparation and legal research on litigation matters with limited guidance and direction from aligned attorneys and people leader.
Please be advised that Paralegals are expected to align their working hours with EST and CST time zones to support their respective staff legal office teams.
Responsibilities
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using advanced techniques and effectively manage case files and deadlines, handling large volumes of data to support attorneys in building strong legal arguments.
- Technology Integration: Efficiently manage legal documents, deadlines, and electronically stored information during litigation using case management and e-discovery tools, while proactively leveraging new and existing technologies to optimize workflow, streamline processes, and generate data-driven insights for improved outcomes.
- Strategy Development and Analysis: Analyze case information and assist in developing legal strategies, identifying legal precedents, and applying legal principles to formulate recommendations for attorneys and clients.
- Project Management: Manage moderately complex legal projects, including planning, organizing tasks, allocating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure that objectives are met and potential risks are proactively addressed.
- Team Development and Collaboration: Actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and attorneys, fostering collaboration and mentoring team members, while conveying information clearly to motivate the team and achieve successful outcomes.
- Legal Knowledge Application: Apply a strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and court rulings to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance, while effectively managing legal documents and drafting complex legal materials.
- Client Relationship Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' concerns and priorities, maintaining open lines of communication, providing timely updates, and establishing trust to enhance client relationships.
- Effective Communication: Assertively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, influencing outcomes and maximizing organizational performance while adapting communication styles to suit diverse audiences.
Qualifications
- Requires paralegal certificate or 2 years of non-clerical litigation experience under the direction of an attorney.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to perform basic legal research, writing and analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, policyholders, and judges.
- Requires strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail. Ability to exercise independent judgment and to effectively prioritize work.
- Must display effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and corporate and legal databases.
Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.
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