What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSURANCE DEFENSE LITIGATION PARALEGAL position at Schenck, Price, Smith & King?
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking a paralegal with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to support the insurance defense litigation group in its Paramus, New Jersey office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Opening of files
• Drafting initial correspondence to adjusters
• Drafting pleadings
• Drafting discovery demands
• Drafting responses to discovery
• Working with legal assistant to monitor discovery and file necessary motions
• Preparing and serving HIPAA forms and calendaring for follow-up
• Arranging independent medical examinations
• Reviewing, organizing and forwarding medical records for examining physicians
• Maintaining insurance company guidelines in data management systems
• Communicating on behalf of attorneys to obtain information and following-up on assignments
• Maintaining digital filing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills:
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team
Requirements:
• 3 years’ experience
• Paralegal certification or related relevant job experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree a plus
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to sdw@spsk.com. Principals only. Not accepting resumes from search firms.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
