Paralegal Assistant

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal Assistant. The ideal candidate is responsible for assisting with with all aspects of the legal processes within the organization.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Opportunity for advancement

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits

• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review of pleadings, motions and appellate documents provided by outside counsel in support of the company's legal position

• Manage correspondence, investigations and activity for all customer injury, post-purchase claims, attorney general responses, employee litigation, worker's compensation litigation, EEOC's, Garnishments, Subpoenas and government agencies as assigned

• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)

• Ensure field representatives availability for court appearances and have been briefed of all known facts surrounding company's position

• Aid outside counsel with interrogatories and other discovery requests

• Gather relevant information from a variety of internal and external sources

• Liaise between outside counsel and internal/external third parties

• Provide assistance with case settlements

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proven working experience as a legal Assistant

• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.

• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail

• Extensive computer, technical and database expertise

• Excellent Organization skills

• Legal Assistant associates degree or other relevant certification

• Legal Assistant associates degree or other relevant certification. Prior experience of 5-7 years as a minimum in lieu of degree.

• BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree preferred

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Furniture HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.