Paralegal

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

To revolutionize all facets of property insurance, we need to do things differently. Therefore, certain traits are required of Sliders in order to be successful in our fast-paced environment. Being able to contribute innovative solutions (Best Idea Wins!), being able to easily pivot and comfortable with ambiguity, as well as the desire to grow in a Best Places to Work award winning culture are some of the things that make a Slider successful. Does this sound like you?!

What you will be doing:

• Drafts case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery. The requests and responses would be to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Drafts good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.
• Drafts discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.
• Prepares non-party subpoenas for documents.
• Prepares documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.
• Drafts Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.
• Communicates with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, etc. and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.
• Prepares electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.
• Assists and/or ensures that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.
• Communicates and coordinates with witnesses for trial attendance.
• Arranges for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Attendance at trial may be requested but is not required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What you have:

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal.
• 1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organization skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.
• Strong communication and research skills.
• Works collaboratively with team members and others.
• Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.
• A thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.
• A thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.
• Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values

What Slide offers to you:

The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!  Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.

Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional.  A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!

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