Litigation Assistant
Location: Richmond Vir! ginia
Description: Permanent General Companies, I is currently interviewing Litigation Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Virginia. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Permanent General Companies, a profitable and rapidly growing insurance group and leading non-standard automobile insurance provider, is seeking a qualified candidate to join the legal team as a Litigation Assistant.
Permanent General offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic (company paid) and supplemental life insurance after one month of employment; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), 401(k) participation with a matching cont! ribution, participation in the organization's annual bonus pla! n and much more.
Reporting to a Staff Counsel, the Litigation Assistant will perform a hybrid of paralegal and legal assistant duties in support of the Legal Department and the overseeing Staff Counsel's litigation activities. Essential responsibilities for this position will include:
Opening mail, answering telephones, transcribing documents and maintaining attorney calendar; assisting attorney with general clerical tasks.
Preparing and filing responsive pleadings, court documents and forms, scheduling depositions as well as coordinating mediation dates.
Opening new case files, maintaining progression and organization of ongoing case files/folders, filing cabinets, and physical files; utilizing a tracking system for medical records.
Composing routine correspondence to clients, attorneys, staff and outside counsel as appropriate.
Transcribing documents for attorney as assigned within prescribed deadlines.
Submitting and tracking various invo! ices for timely payment.
Coordinating the gathering of information, materials, documents, medical records, expert reports and evidence via subpoena and in propounding/responding to discovery.
Maintaining discovery trial calendar.
Preparing trial documents and assisting in trial preparation including, but not limited to exhibits.
Keeping clients regularly informed of case status via phone and/or writing. When necessary, will locate clients with assistance from the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) and/or private investigator.
Conducting regular and habitual conflict checks.
Obtaining closing documents including releases and dismissals from opposing counsel.
Creating and maintaining medical and/or treatment chronology on medical records received.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree and/or paralegal certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
A minimum of five years experience in insurance defense l! aw practice is required.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of legal t! erms/procedures along with the preparation and processing of legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using proper spelling and grammar.
Strong ability to organize and prioritize work flow; handle a voluminous caseload in a fast-paced litigation environment with minimal instruction.
Extra-contractual litigation experience is preferred.
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Windows, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Proficiency in the use of ABACUS
Strong people skills are needed including customer service, client-interaction and team skills.
Must be able to take the initiative, be deadline-oriented and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
Also requires the ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) as well as the calculation of averages and percentages.
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If you were eligible to this c! areer, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Permanent General Companies, I.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 08 Dec 2013 11:21:47 GMT