Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Contract to Hire (90 day)

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist attorneys in managing assigned case files and delivering litigation-related legal services from case inception through final judgment.
Monitor ongoing cases and escalate issues that require attorney involvement.
Analyze and proofread reports, pleadings, discovery, briefing, budgets, and other litigation-related documents; prepare summaries and compendia of same; and draft correspondence and reports.
Assist in discovery and preparation for mediation as requested.
Manage process for responding to subpoenas, including tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Work with attorneys to provide objections and responses to same.
Effectively collaborate with attorneys (internal and external) and business clients.
Support other members of Property & Casualty Legal team (serving as back up or handling overflow as needed).
Handle other projects as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience is required or equivalent experience handling insurance claims.
Paralegal certificate or a Bachelor Degree is required.
Demonstrates knowledge of business systems and legal processes.
Must be proficient in MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to navigate and use a document management system.

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