Paralegal Specialist

About the role

Nationwide is seeking a dedicated and experienced Paralegal Specialist to join the Trial Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a Fortune 100 insurance company while contributing to their mission of providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Paralegals and/or Sr. Paralegals on organizational policies and processes
• Support highly productive legal teams with complex litigated matters
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and filing complex motions, pleadings, discovery, and subpoenas
• Conduct legal research and writing assignments, including preparing medical chronologies and deposition outlines
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings; communicate with clients and expert witnesses
• Provide administrative support, retrieve information from document management systems, and assemble exhibits and binders
• Maintain confidentiality and support the overall litigation strategy
• Perform legal assistant duties and other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, or related fields preferred
• Certification in paralegal studies strongly preferred
• Eight years of experience in a paralegal capacity, preferably in insurance-related litigation
• Superior knowledge of case information and ability to understand the relevance of case information
• Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of various courts, familiarity with federal and state e-filing and e-Court systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of both personal and commercial lines policies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong research and organizational skills, and detail-oriented focus

Qualifications

• Strong research and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, technologically savvy, and able to prioritize and multitask
• Independent initiative and judgment in daily tasks

Skills

• Superior knowledge of each file assigned to trial team(s)
• General knowledge of law office operations and practices
• Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of the various courts
• Familiarity with federal and state e-filing and e-Court systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of both personal and commercial lines policies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Technologically savvy
• Able to prioritize and multitask

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (pro-rated based on hire date)
• Nine paid holidays
• Lifetime paid time off
• Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

Pay

The national salary range for Paralegal Specialist - Trial Division is $79,500.00-$148,500.00, with an expected starting salary range of $79,500.00 - $119,500.00.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with occasional travel and potential for overtime.