Senior Paralegal
$62.5k - $115.5kNationwide Mutual Insurance Company
- # Senior ParalegalApplylocations: New York - Garden City, 990 Stewart Avenue: New York - Elmsford, 565 Taxter Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 099601If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.The 1NY Specialized Team handles all of the complex, high value cases brought in New York. Specifically, this Paralegal position requires experience handling the following types of cases: New York Labor Law; Products Liability; Construction Defect; Complex Property Damage; Premises Liability; Motor Vehicle; L4 Claims Team cases; catastrophic injuries; Environmental and Toxic Tort Claims; CL Trucking; Federal Court Actions; and Liquor Liability/Dram Shop claims.The qualified candidate will have experience handling files from start to finish. He or she will be expected to handle all aspects (administrative and paralegal) of the case, including scheduling, mail, drafting discovery and medical chronologies, retaining experts, opening and closing files in addition to trial preparation, attendance and implementation of Sanction or other trial exhibit vehicles. The qualified candidate will be expected to be able to prepare and draft basic discovery motions (or be capable of learning same) and be willing to develop to be able to draft more complex dispositive motionsThis is a mostly paperless office and the applicant must be proficient using Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Power Point). The candidate must also be able to utilize case management software effectively to stay organized and expedite file handling. Proactive file handling and good communication skills are a must.**Job Description Summary**Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the communication skills, analytical ability and paralegal skills needed to provide outstanding service, advice and counsel, we want to hear from you! As a Senior Paralegal, you'll complete a variety of complex, legal-related tasks with little supervision. We'll count on you to provide assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues. You'll have opportunities to prepare and draft moderately complicated legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigated and non-litigated matters.******Job Description********Key Responsibilities:*** Provides broad-based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenance.* Conducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources, including online sites, digests and practice manuals, among others. Researches statutes, regulations and court decisions. Prepares summaries and recommends resolutions to legal questions.* Drafts correspondence, contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents.* Drafts moderately complex depositions, outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders and briefs.* Analyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys and customers with regard to discovery and legal matters.* May develop and maintains information databases. Builds new processes for data maintenance, storage and retrieval.* May conduct and evaluate open and closed paralegal file audits and advise attorneys and management of audit results, making improvement recommendations.* Knows and applies the concepts, practices and procedures for a particular field of specialization. Maintains currency in both business and legal professional proficiencies.* Supports litigation by collecting information for interrogatories and/or regulatory requests and responding to requests for documentation, depending on area of specialty. May perform other responsibilities as assigned.**Reporting Relationships:** Reports to Counsel/Paralegal Supervisor.**Typical Skills and Experiences:****Education:** Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred.**License/Certification/Designation:** Certification in paralegal studies preferred.**Experience:** Typically, five or more years of experience as a paralegal with proven performance.**Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:** In-depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Demonstrated knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation. Proven knowledge of filing requirements of relevant courts and administrative agencies. Knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices, as well as appellate procedures required.Strong analytical, research and organizational skills. Ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards. Capacity to coordinate projects with minimal direction. Ability to give presentations in formal and informal settings. Ability to build and maintain filing systems. Strong verbal and written skills. Ability to operate a computer and related legal and business software and databases.Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the Officer, Managing Counsel and HR Business Partner.**Values:** Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.**Job Conditions:****Overtime Eligibility:** Eligible (Non Exempt)**Working Conditions:** Normal office environment, Occasional travel. Non-standard or extended work may be required based on project needs.**ADA:** The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to performs a somewhat different combination of duties.**Benefits**We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.#legal For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:**We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Senior Paralegal : $62,500.00-$115,500.00The expected starting salary range for Senior Paralegal : $62,500.00 - $93,500.00
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