Paralegal - New Orleans

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Please submit resume by clicking on link below and reference job code 236210
The purpose of the department is the representation of persons covered/insured by the Company, named as defendants in civil litigation for property damage and/or personal injury.

The scope of this job is to provide litigation support to attorneys throughout the legal complex.

The individual will be responsible for:

1. preparing drafts of initial pleadings, under the supervision of an attorney.
2. preparing discovery responses.
3. summarizing discovery responses.
4. preparing motions and doing legal research.
REQUIREMENTS
The skills required are:

1. Intermediate - Analytical: application of standardized mathematical concepts to solve problems and prepare reports for analysis.
2. Intermediate - Communication: effective communication in working with others, including the ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
3. Intermediate - Decision Making: responsible for quality and quantity of sound decisions around processes and issues within the scope of day-to-day responsibility.
4. Advanced - Customer Service: requires advanced customer skills when dealing with both internal and external customers.

Experience Required:
2-4 years of paralegal experience, preferably with an insurance defense firm.

Computer Proficiency:
basic computer skills required

Education:

Paralegal Certificate or AA in Paralegal Studies required
Major preference: business/pre law degree