Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal

Job Summary:

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Due to our continuing growth and success, we are seeking a full-time paralegal to join our new and developing in-house law firm! This position will support a small group of attorneys handling insurance defense cases. The ideal candidate will have experience handling cases involving No Fault/PIP, UM/UIM, & Bodily Injury Suits.

Essential Job Functions

• Support 2-4 attorneys with discovery related tasks, medical record collection, medical summaries/chronologies, appeals and trial preparation.

• Communicate in writing and verbally with attorneys, witnesses, and clients to schedule or confirm appearances

• Review, edit and adjust the litigation calendar and confirm depositions and court appearances

• Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, authorizations, motions, and certifications

• Ability to thrive in a high volume environment managing an electronic-based case load.

• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask, while prioritizing work

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• College Degree (4yr preferred)

• Minimum of 1 year working as a Paralegal in Personal Injury or Bodily Injury with a strong understanding of legal processes, case management, and supporting attorneys in litigation or appeals.

• Specific experience interacting with the Court, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery; coordinating medical exams, scheduling court appearances & discovery, and managing all aspects of the defense of cases from inception through trial.

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent education/experience required.

• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Legal/law firm experience preferred with the litigation or insurance defense The candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, and the ability to multitask.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and spreadsheet analysis

Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.

Schedule: Full-Time; Monday – Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location: Princeton, NJ

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience

We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination.

CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.