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Paralegal
The candidate supports the Litigation, Labor and Employment legal section. Reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel. Assists company attorneys with commercial litigation and arbitration filed by or against the company, including management of outside legal resources. Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents, such as discovery responses. Coordinates company responses to subpoenas, including bearing responsibility for communicating with personnel and collecting and producing responsive documents. Assists company claims adjusters and attorneys in managing workers’ compensation, general liability, and product liability claims, including preparing weekly status reports of all active and pending claims. Manages all aspects of the proof of claim process in customer bankruptcies/receiverships, including being responsible for collecting records, filing claim forms, monitoring recoveries, and disseminating internal company notifications. Assists company attorneys, the Human Resources Department, and outside legal resources with the preparation of company responses. Coordinates and schedules training presentations for other functions, and assists in preparing presentations. Possesses exceptional computer skills, including a high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Performs some administrative duties, such as composing and typing routine correspondence and editing legal documents. Demonstrates excellent client service by communicating status of matters with clients and ensuring interactions with clients are always polite and positive. Possesses high-level written and verbal communication skills, and excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. 10+ years in a law firm or corporate legal department. Paralegal Certificate required. Legal Tracker matter management and e-billing system, or a similar system preferred. Electronic court record services, such as PACER Case Locator, to access cases and docket information preferred. Insured litigation and claims preferred. Employment law matters and EEOC charge responses preferred. Bankruptcy preferred.

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