Paralegal, General Liability
Meijer
Legal
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Monday, August 5, 2024
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Job Profile Summary: The specialist is responsible for litigation including the end to end handling of a dispute from pre claim investigation, indemnity investigation including related tender of claim, through resolution..
What You'll be Doing:
- Investigate and evaluate case liability, damages and indemnity opportunities to obtain indemnity and defense.
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.).
- Edit or draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
- Compile, prepare, or draft discovery requests and responses.
- Categorize and interpret data, review and analyze reports, responses and related records.
- Recovery and avoidance of fees and costs.
- Update and maintain internal databases.
- Prepare witnesses and other materials for case preparation.
- Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Manage defense counsel.
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, vendors, claimants and opposing counsel.
- Negotiate and resolve matters as appropriate within settlement authority.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor degree preferred – business, legal studies, or equivalent.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within indemnity and general liability litigation.
- Ability to partner with internal clients, outside counsel and legal community
- 5+ years of experience in claims handling or litigation experience.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; communicate frequently in a clear, concise manner.
- Self driven.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, and embrace new challenges.
- Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve complex issues.
- High attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule.
- Strong organizational and document management skills.
- Works independently with periodic supervision.
- Team player.
- Exercises proper and strong judgment and decision making.
- The ability to assess a matter and an understanding of the governing laws, including contractual indemnity liability.
- Leadership and people skills.
- Proficient in Legal Matter Management Systems, Outlook, Word, Legal hold systems and Discovery Tools.
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