Sr. Paralegal

$54,000 - $111,500/Yr

Nationwide - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Sacramento, CA

51-100 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Paralegal position at Nationwide's Legal team involves providing comprehensive pre-trial and trial support for civil litigation matters, particularly in insurance defense. This role is integral to the mission of a Fortune 100 insurance company, focusing on delivering top-quality legal services while maintaining a diverse and collaborative work environment. The position allows for a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work, and requires a strong understanding of legal concepts, terminology, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct pre-trial and trial support for litigated matters of moderate to high complexity.
• Assists in the preparation, review, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.
• Reviews and prepares documents for document production requests.
• Analyzes and responds to incoming discovery.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records.
• Conducts legal research and writing assignments, including preparation of medical chronologies and deposition summaries.
• Takes initiative to move case files to trial/resolution.
• Works autonomously, with low supervision.
• Coordinates and schedules depositions, hearings, and meetings, and communicates with clients and expert witnesses.
• Provides administrative support to trial team(s) including retrieval of information from the document management system and assembly of exhibits for depositions and court filings.
• Maintains working knowledge of court procedures and reviews court dockets for case information.
• Prepares case file and discovery impact reports.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality regarding attorney-client privilege and trial strategies.
• Has in-depth knowledge of each file assigned to trial team(s) and assists in preparation for depositions and trials.
• May assist Managing Attorney with workflow coordination and mentoring of new paralegals.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, or related area preferred.
• Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred; or developed paralegal experience.
• Typically five years of experience as a paralegal with proven experience in civil litigation.
• General knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of various courts, including federal and state e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management databases, such as Legal Files.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of insurance practice civil defense in state courts and agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with attorneys, court personnel, and clients.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and technologically savvy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (minimum of 18 days per year)
• Nine paid holidays
• Lifetime paid time off (8 hours)
• Unity Day paid time off (8 hours)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire