Litigation Paralegal

Description

 

JOB Description

Summary of Position

The Litigation Paralegal will support the Litigation/Warranty team with a variety of projects, including assisting in the evaluation and resolution of litigation matters and warranty disputes. This position will also complete special projects as assigned and assist the Legal Department as needed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal team in the analysis, management and tracking of litigation matters and warranty disputes.
• Work with the Litigation team in addressing customer service matters and bringing warranty disputes and litigation matters to a resolution.
• Prepare basic legal documents, including internal and external correspondence.
• Assist in evaluating subpoenas and gathering and preparing responsive documents.
• Conduct legal research and obtain relevant documents from online sources.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders in performing factual research.
• Undertake various administrative responsibilities, including copying, scanning, and finalizing documentation for distribution, and uploading information and documents into SharePoint.

• Maintain high level of decorum and professionalism.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

•   Excellence
•   Customer Service
•   Integrity
•   Teamwork
•    Giving Back

Job COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Communication/Building Relationships
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Initiative
• Flexibility

 

supervisory responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

 

Requirements

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Completion of Paralegal Education (Certificate) or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal analyst, paralegal, or claims experience.
• Time management skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

 

Work Availability 

• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Must be regularly available and willing to work at least full workdays from Monday through Friday and such other hours as the Company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs. 

Physical Demands 

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.

 

• While performing this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; sit; use a computer; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee may rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in an air conditioned office environment; however, on occasion, the employee must go outside the office and may be in non-air conditioned environments for short periods of time.

 

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options

Time Off & Life Balance

• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Leave of Absence Programs

Family & Lifestyle

• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• New Home & Employee Discounts
• Pet Perks, Travel Assistance, & More

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***  

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer   

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