Paralegal - Insurance Defense Litigation

Our client, a top tier law firm, is seeking a Paralegal in its Washington D.C. office to provide full spectrum support for its financial institutions, directors & officers team on aviation liability cases for the next 3-6 months. This firm represents US and foreign insurers in complex, high value, high profile coverage litigation and arbitrations. Its global FIDO team advises London market, US, and other international insurers and reinsurers on all aspects of financial institutions and directors' and officers' work. In this role, you'll have meaningful responsibility as part of a thriving practice.

ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Drafting and sending assorted pleadings and documents to counsel, courts and clients as needed, such as routine correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, and discovery;Filing and service of all documents;Managing scheduling order deadlines for multiple cases filed in various jurisdictions, both state and federal and ensure calendar is accurately maintained;Maintain a very busy caseload;Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts; General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.);Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).

Required QualificationsExperience with litigation process, medical record review and personal injury type cases;Experience with litigation, deposition, pleadings drafting, management of discovery, and trial support;Excellent written and communication skills;High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;Well-developed organization and time management skillsAbility to handle highly sensitive information;Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;Strong academic credentials;Willing and able to learn new software;Intellectual curiosity.

The firm is currently operating on a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week in the office with the understanding that additional in-office work may be required from time to time. Candidates should be comfortable with a 5-day in-office environment. The weekly schedule will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) with a one-hour lunch, totaling 35 hours per week.