CNA Insurance · 7 hours ago
Paralegal - Litigation
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expCNA Insurance is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. The Paralegal - Litigation role involves providing legal support services under the supervision of an attorney, focusing on defense litigation and corporate matters, including e-Discovery document management and collaboration with legal teams.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceProperty ManagementReal EstateRisk Management
Responsibilities
Manages legal files and records for discovery, investigation and processing including the monitoring and management of compliance filings, discovery, motion, hearing, expert designation and other actions in accordance with critical deadlines. Follows up on investigation or information requests. Gathers, prepares and organizes reports, exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to management requests, subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.; arranges for extensions of time as needed. Prepares records for expert review
Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all areas of operation within the organization. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement
Analyzes contracts, reports, financial data, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents, preparing summaries of same as requested
Collaborates with attorneys (internal and external) and business partners to gather information from clients and others. Reviews client/business files providing oversight and suggestions to attorneys and others on appropriate action steps. May interview clients, witnesses and others as required. May locate, contact and act as liaison for expert witnesses in a variety of fields
Under attorney direction may draft reports, opinions, position papers, filings, pleadings, motions, interrogatories and other documents as necessary and assures organization of supporting files. May draft legal documents in compliance with court requests and applicable federal, state, local or administrative regulations. Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required
May be required to assist with managing service of process, assisting matter management and legal billing issues, and other critical workflows
May handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information
Performs legal research and keeps current with procedures used by local, state and federal courts or administrative agencies. Reviews and keeps current on evolving case law and new legislation affecting compliance and litigation within area of expertise
Collaboratively works with internal and external legal staff on various projects. Responds to information requests. May provide advice to client groups on a variety of issues such as employment and immigration of non-US citizens, investigation of internal discrimination charges, etc
Maintains internal records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Qualification
Required
Under broad supervision of an attorney, provides legal support services to internal and external counsel with an emphasis on matters related defense litigation or corporate matters
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines
Manages legal files and records for discovery, investigation and processing including the monitoring and management of compliance filings, discovery, motion, hearing, expert designation and other actions in accordance with critical deadlines
Follows up on investigation or information requests
Gathers, prepares and organizes reports, exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to management requests, subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.; arranges for extensions of time as needed
Prepares records for expert review
Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all areas of operation within the organization
Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement
Analyzes contracts, reports, financial data, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents, preparing summaries of same as requested
Collaborates with attorneys (internal and external) and business partners to gather information from clients and others
Reviews client/business files providing oversight and suggestions to attorneys and others on appropriate action steps
May interview clients, witnesses and others as required
May locate, contact and act as liaison for expert witnesses in a variety of fields
Under attorney direction may draft reports, opinions, position papers, filings, pleadings, motions, interrogatories and other documents as necessary and assures organization of supporting files
May draft legal documents in compliance with court requests and applicable federal, state, local or administrative regulations
Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required
May be required to assist with managing service of process, assisting matter management and legal billing issues, and other critical workflows
May handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information
Performs legal research and keeps current with procedures used by local, state and federal courts or administrative agencies
Reviews and keeps current on evolving case law and new legislation affecting compliance and litigation within area of expertise
Collaboratively works with internal and external legal staff on various projects
Responds to information requests
May provide advice to client groups on a variety of issues such as employment and immigration of non-US citizens, investigation of internal discrimination charges, etc
Maintains internal records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Familiarity with litigation processes, the process of government examinations/investigations, as well as responding to document requests and subpoenas
Knowledge and application of legal research tools, legal theories and insurance practices
Prior experience working with variety of case management and e-discovery tools
Solid analytical and drafting skills
Project management skills and experience and excellent internal/external customer interactive skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, legal research tools and business related software systems such as TeamConnect, Filevine, Relativity, Exterro, Adobe, or others
Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise and effective manner
Bachelor's degree, and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program, or equivalent
Typically a minimum of three years of prior experience in area of responsibility (corporate, employment, securities, regulatory, defense litigation, coverage litigation) as a paralegal, legal assistant, and/or legal case assistant
Preferred
Insurance background preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
CNA Insurance
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.88M2016-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $0.88M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luke Mellors
Vice President, Technology
Daniel Franzetti
Chief Administrative Officer
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