Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Position Overview: The Paralegal reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to assist the attorney to resolve cases in litigating effectively by conducting legal research, investigating facts, and drafting legal documents.

Essential Job Functions: Maintain the organization of the digital file system Keep discovery documents organized for use throughout litigation and to transform discovery documents to exhibits for trial Prepare the first draft of documents, such as written discovery, written discovery responses, document production, witness list, expert list, exhibit lists, etc. Draft and serve template discovery documents, such as notices, discovery subpoenas, and trial subpoenas, etc.

Prepare legal correspondence related to discovery to be issued to counsel and court Review, prepare, and provide folders for attorney’s events, such as expert depositions, hearings on motions for summary judgment and evidentiary motions, etc. Attend depositions and trials Verbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, etc. Communicate with various internal departments, such as claims, SIU, underwriting, etc.

Meet paralegal’s deadlines to assist the attorney’s deadlines Input billing for daily activity Marginal Job Functions: Compile, analyze, and organize information Assist attorneys in a legal office Other duties as assigned Requirements: Paralegal skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures and of substantive laws Attention to detail Ability to handle heavy call volumes Ability to work independently as well as a team player Dependable and reliable Ability to multi-task Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe Keen observation skills Excellent time management skills Strong organizational skills Impressive communication skills Frequency:

Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%) Equipment: F_ telephone F_ copier F_ computer R_ fax machine Physical Requirements: R_ standing F_ sitting R_ lifting 20 lbs. R_ carrying O walking R_ driving F typing F talking Mental Requirements: F_ problem-solve F_ make decisions O_ supervise F_ interpret data F_ organize F_ write F_ plan Working Conditions: F_ indoor R_ outdoor R_ high temperatures R_ cold temperatures R_ loud noise Company Description Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) began in Florida in 1997 and currently provides coverage across 19 states. Our offerings include insurance for homeowners, renters, condos and landlords through our network of independent agents and our direct-to-consumer online platform. The company has a history of accelerating personal and professional growth, offering employees one of the best benefit plans in the industry and taking an active part in the community.

Our people are the driver of our continued success at UVE. We cannot achieve our mission unless our employees are equipped with the tools to generate their best work. We invest in and support our employees because when our employees prosper as people, we succeed as a company.

Company Description Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) began in Florida in 1997 and currently provides coverage across 19 states. Our offerings include insurance for homeowners, renters, condos and landlords through our network of independent agents and our direct-to-consumer online platform.

The company has a history of accelerating personal and professional growth, offering employees one of the best benefit plans in the industry and taking an active part in the community.

Our people are the driver of our continued success at UVE. We cannot achieve our mission unless our employees are equipped with the tools to generate their best work. We invest in and support our employees because when our employees prosper as people, we succeed as a company.