Senior Paralegal
Primary Duties
- Support attorneys in managing litigation, including evaluating new cases, organizing and updating case records, handling discovery responses, and tracking court dates and key deadlines.
- Administer legal hold notices, handle subpoena responses, and coordinate service of legal documents across the organization.
- Provide assistance in managing asbestos-related cases and maintain communication with insurance providers.
- Help shape litigation strategy and oversee all claims and legal matters, from initial intake through resolution, covering open hull, P&I, and general marine liability claims.
- Communicate with policyholders, claimants, legal experts, and outside counsel regarding both pre-litigation and active litigation issues.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and monitor claim reserves, and prepare related financial reports.
- Assist with legal reporting using case management software.
- Draft and review a range of commercial contracts and documents, including IT, procurement, and supply agreements.
- Support attorneys in preparing and finalizing documents related to corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, real estate, and finance.
- Occasionally assist with due diligence efforts, including checklist creation, document collection, and summary preparation.
- File and manage UCC financing statements and conduct UCC searches and document reviews.
- Conduct legal research on commercial law topics and contribute to strategic legal initiatives.
- Experience with contract lifecycle tools, document management systems, and legal operations is advantageous.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
- Paralegal certification or degree is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of quickly learning new legal tech tools.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative across departments.
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