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Paralegal Clerk at Wilson Elser
Job Description
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1000 attorneys, across 44 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
The Position
The Paralegal Clerk position is 50% secretarial work and 50% paralegal work.
Qualifications
• Paralegal certificate is preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in an insurance defense law firm
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Must be able to work independently and in a team-setting managing multiple assignments from 3-4 attorneys
• Must be able to multitask, self-prioritize, adhere to deadlines and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must be familiar with State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Responsibilities
• Obtain authorizations for medical records
• Draft discovery requests and responses; review, analyze and organize document production requests from opposing parties and co-defendants
• Prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Prepare legal filings and E-file in district, circuit, federal and court of appeals
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
• All other responsibilities of a secretary and paralegal
Why Should You Apply?
• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to [email protected] and putting "Michigan Paralegal Clerk" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.]]>
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1000 attorneys, across 44 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
The Position
The Paralegal Clerk position is 50% secretarial work and 50% paralegal work.
Qualifications
• Paralegal certificate is preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in an insurance defense law firm
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Must be able to work independently and in a team-setting managing multiple assignments from 3-4 attorneys
• Must be able to multitask, self-prioritize, adhere to deadlines and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must be familiar with State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Responsibilities
• Obtain authorizations for medical records
• Draft discovery requests and responses; review, analyze and organize document production requests from opposing parties and co-defendants
• Prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Prepare legal filings and E-file in district, circuit, federal and court of appeals
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
• All other responsibilities of a secretary and paralegal
Why Should You Apply?
• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to [email protected] and putting "Michigan Paralegal Clerk" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.]]>
Job Responsibilities
- Obtain authorizations for medical records
- Draft discovery requests and responses; review, analyze and organize document production requests from opposing parties and co-defendants
- Prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Assemble chronologies of key documents
- Manage documents and organize case files
- Prepare legal filings and E-file in district, circuit, federal and court of appeals
- Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
- Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
- All other responsibilities of a secretary and paralegal
Requirements / Qualifications
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4+ years’ experience in an insurance defense law firm
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Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
-
Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems
-
Must be able to work independently and in a team-setting managing multiple assignments from 3-4 attorneys
-
Must be able to multitask, self-prioritize, adhere to deadlines and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
-
Must be familiar with State and Federal court procedures and rules
-
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Benefits/What We offer
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Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
-
Generous PTO plan
-
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
-
Corporate Discount Plans
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