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 Paralegal -Field - Portland, Oregon, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Liberty Mutual Group 
Hiring entity type: Insurance 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided 
Position functions: Legal
 
Travel: See below 
Accept candidates: in same country 
Languages: See below 
Minimum education: See below 
Minimum years experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 07289 / Latpro-1811512 
Date posted: Jun-27-2009
State, Zip: Oregon, 97201

Description

Advance your Paralegal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!
Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our team and provide legal support to attorneys and professionals on litigation, corporate or business matters.

Responsibilities:

* Review both the Claims records and Legal files to respond to interrogatories or discovery demands. Updates/posts computer system with all relevant work completed on a file.

* Respond to court calendar calls, or WC Boards to resolve disputes. May negotiate settlements at WC Boards. Acts as liaison between WC Board and Claims. May arrange payment plans with policyholders to recover monies owed.

* Prepare standard pleadings; drafts motions in higher court cases utilizing computer software.

* Handle investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses, photographing accident scenes and obtaining evidence for trial.

* Assist attorneys in trial preparation procedures.


Requirements

Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.

* Paralegal certificate preferred. Requires 1-3 years working experience as a Paralegal.

* Knowledge of California workers' compensation law preferred.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients and policyholders.

* Must be able to exercise independent judgment.

* Must display effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel and corporate databases.

Benefits:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

* 401K and Company paid pension plan

* Medical coverage

* Dental coverage

* Paid time-off

* Pay-for-Performance

* Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance

* Discount fitness memberships

* Flexible spending accounts

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vision care coverage

* Work/Life resources

* Credit Union membership

* Employee and Dependent life insurance

* Disability insurance

* Long-term care insurance

Overview:

We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

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