Legal - Paralegal II - III

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies are dedicated to putting people first and applying the Golden Rule in their operations. They seek to hire exceptional individuals to join their talented team, which includes service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, and caring associates committed to helping protect families and businesses.

About the role

The Legal Litigation office in Fairfield, Ohio is hiring a paralegal to assist attorneys with personal injury litigation and respond to company subpoenas. This position supports attorneys across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparation for trials, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, etc. and attend when appropriate
• Assist attorneys in preparation and organization of their files
• Assist attorneys in conducting factual investigations, including interviewing witnesses, and analyzing and summarizing factual information
• Attend client, expert, and/or witness meetings/depositions when appropriate
• Collect medical records and bills and review, index, organize, analyze, and summarize them
• Communicate with court and opposing counsel regarding scheduling matters, hearing dates, filings, etc.
• File documents in various courts when necessary
• Index and summarize deposition testimony and exhibits
• Organize, analyze, and prepare exhibits in preparation for trials, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, etc.
• Prepare discovery requests to other parties
• Prepare responses to discovery requests from other parties
• Review, index, organize, analyze, and summarize documents produced by other parties
• Schedule IMEs and ensure that medical records get to the IME physician in a timely manner

Requirements

• 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience - insurance defense experience preferred; subpoena work a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Good follow-up practices with attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft® products
• Familiarity with local courts
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information learned as a result of involvement with litigation processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
• Paralegal certification preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft® products proficiency
• Local court familiarity
• Teamwork and independence
• Project management
• Confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits

Cincinnati offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the well-being and satisfaction of its associates. This includes:

• Annual cash bonuses and stock incentives based on company and individual performance
• Lifelong learning opportunities through promotion of a culture of continuous improvement
• Tools and training to become a successful and respected insurance professional
• A variety of benefits and amenities to support a balanced lifestyle

Company Culture

We embrace diversity and value a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation; gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law.