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Para Legal

Iconma

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
10 days ago
Our Client, a Property and Casualty Insurance company, is looking for a Para Legal for their Houston, TX location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The Paralegal position will provide litigation support to his or her assigned attorneys.
  • Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands and responses) with guidance and supervision of assigned attorney ensuring full and timely compliance with demands/orders and adversaries' compliance with our demands/orders.
  • Draft various pleadings, discovery and procedural motions for review by assigned attorney.
  • Prepare cases for trial. Conduct basic legal research e.g. statutes and medical conditions.
  • Draft requests/subpoenas to medical records service providers and monitor vendor for responses.
  • Assist with Hearing/ Deposition/ Mediation/ Trial preparation including binders and submissions to court.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, claim personnel, clients, court personnel and opposing counsel.
  • Prioritize all assigned work and complete assignments by requested due date ensuring that all documents are filed and served accurately and timely.
  • Keep abreast of all applicable court rules and House Counsel procedures. Develop proficiency in legal/business writing.
  • Prepare and finalize court filings and e-file when available.
 
Requirements:
  • Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required. Insurance Defense experience, a plus.
  • Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent customer service skills as well as strong computer skills are required.
  • The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.
  • Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.
  • The candidate should be positive, energetic, and highly self-motivated.
  • The candidate should possess high initiative, be detail-oriented and can work independently.
  • The ability to perform legal research is preferred.
  • Candidates must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure.
  • Experience in ProLaw legal operating system is preferred, but not a requirement.
  • Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Experience in employment law would be preferred.
  • Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required
 
Why Should You Apply?
  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
 
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/