Job Description
Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the attorneys in the Subrogation Department. Currently searching for an experienced paralegal with a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a busy plaintiff-oriented practice. The candidate should have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and thrives in a high intensity environment. Candidate will have proven civil litigation experience with knowledge/experience of state and federal courts, rules of civil procedure and e-filing. The candidate will be expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed from time to time. The individual will be part of a dynamic team, with the potential of working across different offices and time zones, and will have access to resources like HR services, training programs, and firmwide communications to support their professional development. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and summarize damages
- Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
- Document management including but not limited to review of documents, electronic bates labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses/pleadings/motions.
- Assist with all aspects of a case from discovery to trial to include, preparing initial Rule 26 disclosures, responding to discovery requests, assisting with deposition set-up and preparation, and assisting with trial preparation
- Coordinate loss scene examinations, destructive testing and depositions
- Review business records and prepare chronologies
- Preparing FOIA requests
- Conduct research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases.
- Witness investigation
- E-filing in both state and federal court
- Travel to loss sites and out-of-state trials
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment.
- 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.
- A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
About Us
Cozen O’Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.
