Cozen O'Connor

Global Insurance Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Assist attorneys in with all aspects of trial preparation
  • Assist in preparing legal documents including motions, contracts, and agreements
  • Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including the analysis of medical records obtaining IME’s, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs and memoranda
  • Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc.
  • Perform factual research and investigation addressing various trial issues
  • Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases
  • Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed)
  • Keep apprised of all developments of E-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court).
  • Proficiency in PACER, Relativity, billing software, case management software, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director preferred

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment 3+ is highly preferred
  • A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
  • Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
  • Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
trial preparationlegal document preparationdiscovery processfactual researchE-discoverycomputer-assisted researchevidence organizationexhibit preparationconfidential information managementMicrosoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillswritten communicationoral communicationindependenceattention to detailmultitaskingrapport buildingdiscretionmotivation
Certifications
paralegal certificatefour-year college degree