Paralegal IN in Merrillville, Indiana at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.

About the role

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with insurance defense litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

What you'll do

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative, and other documents and summaries.  Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.
• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Ensures organization of files, including maintenance and management. Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement.  Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters
• Indiana Registered Paralegal designation is a plus
• Discovery and trial experience preferred
• Indiana State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience required
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint required. Experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation and trial a plus
• Ability to work well with a team
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

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