Paralegal Litigation

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Under broad supervision of an attorney provides legal support services to internal and external counsel with an emphasis on matters related defense litigation or corporate matters. Responsibilities include e-Discovery document management and collection planning and execution and managing third-party eDiscovery vendors. May deal with highly sensitive information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

1. Manages legal files and records for discovery investigation and processing including the monitoring and management of compliance filings discovery motion hearing expert designation and other actions in accordance with critical deadlines. Follows up on investigation or information requests. Gathers prepares and organizes reports exhibits documents trial data and other materials in response to management requests subpoenas discovery requests interrogatories motions for summary judgment etc.; arranges for extensions of time as needed. Prepares records for expert review.

2. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all areas of operation within the organization. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement

3. Analyzes contracts reports financial data depositions discovery investigative and other documents preparing summaries of same as requested.

4. Collaborates with attorneys (internal and external) and business partners to gather information from clients and others Reviews client/business files providing oversight and suggestions to attorneys and others on appropriate action steps. May interview clients witnesses and others as required. May locate contact and act as liaison for expert witnesses in a variety of fields.

5. Under attorney direction may draft reports opinions position papers filings pleadings motions interrogatories and other documents as necessary and assures organization of supporting files. May draft legal documents in compliance with court requests and applicable federal state local or administrative regulations. Drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required.

6. May be required to assist with managing service of process assisting matter management and legal billing issues and other critical workflows.

7. May handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.

8. Performs legal research and keeps current with procedures used by local state and federal courts or administrative agencies. Reviews and keeps current on evolving case law and new legislation affecting compliance and litigation within area of expertise

9. Collaboratively works with internal and external legal staff on various projects. Responds to information requests. May provide advice to client groups on a variety of issues such as employment and immigration of non-US citizens investigation of internal discrimination charges etc.

10. Maintains internal records in compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Manager or above

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

1. Familiarity with litigation processes the process of government examinations/investigations as well as responding to document requests and subpoenas. Knowledge and application of legal research tools legal theories and insurance practices.
2. Prior experience working with variety of case management and e-discovery tools.
3. Solid analytical and drafting skills.
3. Project management skills and experience and excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
4. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite legal research tools and business related software systems such as TeamConnect Filevine Relativity Exterro Adobe or others.
4. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
5. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear concise and effective manner.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelors degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent.
2. Typically a minimum of three years of prior experience in area of responsibility (corporate employment securities regulatory defense litigation coverage litigation) as a paralegal legal assistant and/or legal case assistant.
3. Insurance background preferred.

In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $47000 to $78000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.

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