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Sundt Construction · 2 weeks ago

Paralegal/Claims Specialist

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sundt Construction is a 100% employee-owned contractor that emphasizes a culture of ownership and collaboration. The Paralegal / Claims Specialist will support the company's Legal and Risk Management functions by assisting attorneys and insurance professionals in managing claims and lawsuits, including trial preparation and communication with various stakeholders.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Assists attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness coordination, and logistics

Assists company attorneys with responding to non-party subpoenas and regulatory inquiries

Attends mediations, depositions, and hearings as appropriate to support counsel, our internal personnel and maintain awareness of case progress

Communicates directly with claimants, witnesses, experts, and internal personnel to obtain and analyze relevant information, including managing internal electronic data preservation in coordination with IT team, and oversee transfer of preserved data for discovery

Coordinates with Safety personnel regarding incident intake, documentation, and potential claims escalation

Drafts and edits legal documents including correspondence, discovery requests and responses, routine pleadings, affidavits, and case summaries

In conjunction with attorneys, manages litigation, including coordinating discovery and e-discovery, tracking deadlines, managing document production, approving and processing legal invoices and maintaining organized case files

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in Risk Information Management Systems {RIMS) or other claims databases

Reviews and analyzes claims in coordination with legal and risk management professionals determine liability, damages, and insurance coverage

Works closely with company attorneys, outside counsel, and insurance adjusters to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims and lawsuits

Qualification

Paralegal certificationClaims managementLegal document draftingRisk managementLitigation supportAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration