PURPOSE

 

This position offers a variety of work in a number of substantive legal areas including products liability, construction defects, motor vehicle torts, business torts, and breach of contract, employment matters including working on responsive statements, research, witness interviews, among others.  This position also offers an opportunity to interact routinely with talented managers and senior Company leaders throughout the country.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Communicating with opposing counsel regarding matters of significance and determines necessary information to be obtained Communicating with outside counsel representing the Company to manage case activities. Conducting factual and legal research using electronic research databases and secondary resources. Managing assignment of cases and claims served on the Company and its operating subsidiaries through its registered agent and in other manners. Creating presentations concerning matters being handled by the litigation division of the legal department. Advising Company locations throughout the country on required documents and information pertinent to cases and claims asserted against the Company. Ensuring departments and personnel retrieve records and respond to subpoenas and other discovery requests. Preparing and managing legal holds. Managing case data and financial information into Company databases. Preparation, filing, and managing insurance claims. Interacting with the Company’s finance department on case and claim accruals. Drafting records holds and e-discovery needs. File maintenance and communication with claims adjusters.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

This job currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

3-10 years of experience in litigation, with construction litigation and in-house experience a plus. Experience with Risk Console and/or other risk management information systems is preferred but not required. Bachelor’s Degree with Paralegal Certification from ABA accredited institution. Local candidates preferred.

 

COMPETENCIES

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, government regulations, insurance documents, financial reports, and professional and technical journals. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively present information to peers, supervisors, business locations, and legal vendors. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong time management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Advanced computer skills including Power Point and Excel. Confident in interacting with senior and executive management of the Company as well as persons outside of the Company.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.