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Root Inc. · 3 hours ago

Client Legal Services Paralegal

Root Inc. is an innovative insurtech company focused on revolutionizing the car insurance industry through technology. The Client Legal Services Paralegal will provide litigation support to attorneys in Texas, managing case files and assisting with various legal tasks to ensure effective representation in litigated matters.

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Responsibilities

Manage case files, including document control, docket deadline calendaring, filing and E-Filing
Managing and scheduling depositions, including coordinating with counsel and witnesses, coordinating with counsel and witnesses, preparing notices, and arranging court reporters
Preparing, tracking and managing subpoenas, and discovery requests to third/non parties regarding production of documents
Assist in on-boarding of new suits
Gather, review, organize and summarize medical records
Handle mailings and E-Filing documents, including pleadings, motions/briefs, and hearing notices with the TX E-Filing Portals for the local jurisdictions
Proficiency in trial preparation, document citation checking, and filing in federal and state courts
Work with vendors to request and obtain records via subpoena/medical authorization; follow up and organize/summarize upon receipt
Skilled in drafting legal documents such as motions, answers, discovery responses, and pre-trial pleadings
Review and receipt of e-service mail and US mail
Ability to calendar litigation deadlines effectively
Familiarity with Litigation management software

Qualification

Paralegal certificateTexas Rules of Civil ProcedureE-Filing experienceLegal research abilityLitigation management softwareLegal writing abilityCollaborative working relationshipsAdaptability to technologyProfessionalismEthicsAttention to detail

Required

Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies from an accredited paralegal training program
Strong knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with E-Filing
3+ years of relevant experience either in the role of an insurance defense practice paralegal, plaintiff personal injury, or as a paralegal working for a property/casualty insurance company
Demonstrated legal research ability using WestLaw, Lexis-Nexus or other sources
Comfortable with new forms of technology, including AI, in the workplace and the ability to adapt quickly to new areas of the law
Demonstrated legal writing ability and talent for translating complex legal concepts into clear and concise terms with actionable deliverables
Ability to build collaborative working relationships
Comfortable in an environment with ambiguity and is quickly able to adapt when changes occur
Speaks and partners effectively in a matrixed environment
Dedicated sense of professionalism and ethical conduct
Great attention to detail
Self-starter and ability to work independently and effectively prioritize work
Ability to approach problems with an open mind

Preferred

Comprehension of property and casualty principles preferred, but not required

Company

Root Inc.

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Root Inc. is disrupting the archaic, trillion-dollar insurance industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Matt Bonakdarpour
Chief Technology Officer
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Megan Binkley, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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