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Paralegal – General Liability and Coverage Jobs in Dallas, Texas, USA at Chartwell Law
Paralegal – General Liability and Coverage (Dallas, TX; Houston, TX)
Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 32 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
Chartwell Law is currently seeking a full time Paralegal for our Texas Team! The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability insurance coverage with experience in Texas. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.
Primary duties include:
Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence and discovery motions
Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
Prepare answers and correspondence
Manage a large caseload and work with multiple attorneys
Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure
Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial
Retrieve documents from and save to document management system
Requirements:
Experience with Texas courts including e-filing
3+ years as a litigation paralegal
Billing experience
Experience in drafting legal documents
Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)
Familiarity with Lexis Advance
Benefits:
401(k)
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid time off
Department:
General Liability
This is a full time position.
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Title: Paralegal – General Liability and Coverage
Company: Chartwell Law
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
