Associate Paralegal, Claim

$58,200 - $96,000/Yr

Travelers - Morristown, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Morristown, NJ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. The role involves assisting attorneys and others in legal case preparation and file management for standard matters, which may include preliminary legal research, drafting routine documents, and obtaining, reviewing, summarizing all relevant documents, reports, records, and other sources of information. The ideal candidate will compile and draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys, such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other legal documents. They will prepare initial pleadings and filings, prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence, and coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation. The position also requires conducting preliminary legal research as necessary and assisting attorneys during trials as needed. Additionally, the candidate will capture time and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures, review incoming mail to determine urgency, and work with attorneys to draft and handle correspondence and emails. They will act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling and coordinating appearances and depositions, as well as maintaining the attorney calendar and ensuring data integrity in the case management system. The role may include other duties as assigned, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and/or drafts legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents.
• Prepares initial pleadings and filings.
• Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinates requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.
• Subpoenas records.
• Conducts preliminary legal research as necessary.
• Assists attorney in trial as needed.
• Captures time and records billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly to draft and handle correspondence and email.
• Acts as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval.
• Schedules/coordinated depositions, medical examinations, and other court designated hearings.
• Retains court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
• Maintains attorney calendar as well as maintains diary and tickler dates appropriately.
• Reviews calendar daily and proactively handles upcoming events and determines dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
• Inputs and maintains information into case management system and ensures data integrity.
• Assists with projects as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Paralegal or litigation/claim experience preferred.
• Insurance related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and PDF Software.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
• Advanced grammar and writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn proprietary software systems.
• Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Basic research and analytical skills.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with litigation processes.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program provides tools, discounts, and resources to achieve wellness goals.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.