Universal Insurance Holdings
Paralegal
Universal Insurance Holdings, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Know your rights
Inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities by reviewing the content provided in the list below.Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & SpanishRight to work: English / SpanishIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Position Overview:The Paralegal reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to assist the attorney to resolve cases in litigating effectively by conducting legal research, investigating facts, and drafting legal documents.Essential Job Functions
Maintain the organization of the digital file systemKeep discovery documents organized for use throughout litigation and to transform discovery documents to exhibits for trialPrepare the first draft of documents, such as written discovery, written discovery responses, document production, witness list, expert list, exhibit lists, etc.Draft and serve template discovery documents, such as notices, discovery subpoenas, and trial subpoenas, etc.Prepare legal correspondence related to discovery to be issued to counsel and courtReview, prepare, and provide folders for attorney's events, such as expert depositions, hearings on motions for summary judgment and evidentiary motions, etc.Attend depositions and trialsVerbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, etc.Communicate with various internal departments, such as claims, SIU, underwriting, etc.Meet paralegal's deadlines to assist the attorney's deadlinesInput billing for daily activityMarginal Job Functions
Compile, analyze, and organize informationAssist attorneys in a legal officeOther duties as assignedRequirements
Paralegal skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures and of substantive lawsAttention to detailAbility to handle heavy call volumesAbility to work independently as well as a team playerDependable and reliableAbility to multi-taskWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and AdobeKeen observation skillsExcellent time management skillsStrong organizational skillsImpressive communication skillsFrequency: Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)Equipment
_F__ telephone_F__ copier_F__ computer_R__ fax machinePhysical Requirements:
_R__ standing_F__ sitting_R__ lifting 20 lbs._R__ carrying_O_ walking_R__ driving_F_ typing_F_ talkingMental Requirements:
_F__ problem-solve_F__ make decisions_O__ supervise_F__ interpret data_F__ organize_F__ write_F__ planWorking Conditions:
_F__ indoor_R__ outdoor_R__ high temperatures_R__ cold temperatures_R__ loud noiseBenefit Highlights
Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)Generous PTO policyEligible for performance based bonuses
Inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities by reviewing the content provided in the list below.Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & SpanishRight to work: English / SpanishIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Position Overview:The Paralegal reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to assist the attorney to resolve cases in litigating effectively by conducting legal research, investigating facts, and drafting legal documents.Essential Job Functions
Maintain the organization of the digital file systemKeep discovery documents organized for use throughout litigation and to transform discovery documents to exhibits for trialPrepare the first draft of documents, such as written discovery, written discovery responses, document production, witness list, expert list, exhibit lists, etc.Draft and serve template discovery documents, such as notices, discovery subpoenas, and trial subpoenas, etc.Prepare legal correspondence related to discovery to be issued to counsel and courtReview, prepare, and provide folders for attorney's events, such as expert depositions, hearings on motions for summary judgment and evidentiary motions, etc.Attend depositions and trialsVerbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, etc.Communicate with various internal departments, such as claims, SIU, underwriting, etc.Meet paralegal's deadlines to assist the attorney's deadlinesInput billing for daily activityMarginal Job Functions
Compile, analyze, and organize informationAssist attorneys in a legal officeOther duties as assignedRequirements
Paralegal skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures and of substantive lawsAttention to detailAbility to handle heavy call volumesAbility to work independently as well as a team playerDependable and reliableAbility to multi-taskWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and AdobeKeen observation skillsExcellent time management skillsStrong organizational skillsImpressive communication skillsFrequency: Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)Equipment
_F__ telephone_F__ copier_F__ computer_R__ fax machinePhysical Requirements:
_R__ standing_F__ sitting_R__ lifting 20 lbs._R__ carrying_O_ walking_R__ driving_F_ typing_F_ talkingMental Requirements:
_F__ problem-solve_F__ make decisions_O__ supervise_F__ interpret data_F__ organize_F__ write_F__ planWorking Conditions:
_F__ indoor_R__ outdoor_R__ high temperatures_R__ cold temperatures_R__ loud noiseBenefit Highlights
Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)Generous PTO policyEligible for performance based bonuses