What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Hereford Insurance Company?
Description:
- Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments. Enters the data into the legal computer system
- Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives
- Follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e., prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc.
- Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions
- Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints
- Prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer
- Types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints
- Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepares exhibits
- Makes copies of legal documents and mail for the claims department
- Closes legal files and enters data into the legal computer system
- Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, or hearing
- Editing legal forms and documents, and preparing and serving legal documents
- Responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients, and the claims department regarding legal matters/cases
- Prepares and serves discovery demands, and responds to discovery demands
- In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits
Qualifications
5 Plus years of experience in the related fields preferred
Paralegal certificate preferred
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000