What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Paralegal position at Morgan Hunter?
Morgan Hunter is expanding its team to meet growing demands in the insurance defense sector. We are seeking an experienced paralegal to support our attorneys in case strategy, analysis, and development.
This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact in a professional environment.
- Analyze and summarize large volumes of legal documents, identifying key information for case strategy.
- Manage multiple insurance defense cases from inception to resolution, adhering to carrier guidelines.
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, case summaries, and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other platforms to support case development.
- Assist in preparing trial exhibits, deposition summaries, and evidence presentations.
- Request, review, and organize medical records, financial records, and other case materials.
- Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filing of legal documents.
- Respond to discovery requests, gather information from clients, and coordinate with opposing counsel.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel regarding case proceedings.
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing case files and drafting trial binders.
