Paralegal - Rose International

Date Posted: 12/16/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 475669

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 3

Min Hourly Rate ($): 25.00

Max Hourly Rate ($): 27.50

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, Paralegal, Research

Job Description

- Our client is seeking a qualified Paralegal to perform a variety of complex legal related tasks with minimum supervision.

- It is strongly preferred that the candidate have subrogation / insurance defense experience.

- They will provide professional assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues involving their respective business units.

- The Paralegal will prepare, and draft moderately complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigation and non-litigation matters.

Education:

• Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred

Designations:

• Certification in paralegal studies preferred

Experience:

• Typically, five or more years’ experience as a paralegal with proven performance

Knowledge :

• In depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices

• Proven knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation

• Proven knowledge of filing requirements of relevant courts and administrative agencies

• Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices as well as appellate procedures

Skills/ Competencies:

• Strong analytical, research and organizational skills

• Ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards

• Capacity to administer projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to give presentations in both formal and informal settings

• Ability to design and maintain filing systems

• Strong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customers

• Ability to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and data bases

Paralegal Core duties and responsibilities:

• Provides broad based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenance

• Conducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources such as on-line references, digests, practice manuals or other sources

• Researches statutes, regulations and court decisions

• Prepares summaries of digests and recommendation resolution to legal questions

• Prepares internal memos to team members and internal clients

• Drafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review

• Drafts moderately complex depositions outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders and briefs for attorney review

• Analyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery

• Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customer with regard to discovery and legal matters

• Develops and maintains internal information data bases

• Conducts and evaluates open and closed paralegal file audits and informs attorneys and management of the audit results; makes appropriate recommendations for improvement

• Knows and applies the fundamental concept, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization

• Maintains currency in both business unit and legal professional competencies

• May support litigation via the collection of information for interrogatories and response to requests for documentation

• Performs other duties as assigned

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. **

Benefits:

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