Paralegal III
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: ServiceMaster is in need of Paralegal III right now, this occupation will be depute in Tennessee. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. ServiceMaster is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer â€" AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
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Responsible for assisting attorneys on complex or high-profile legal activities. Furnishes primary support for court proceedings. Independently prepares routine legal documents and reports under limited attorney supervision. Leads researchers on legal issues and administering law department activities. Responsibilities may include updating the company law library with current changes in legislation and for keeping management and staff informed on legislative developments and court actions that impact the company.
Responsibilities
1. Defend and support the company with respect to claims and lawsuits, including attendance at mediations and trials
2. Act as liaison between in-house counsel and outside counsel/insurance adjusters
3. Assist with preparation of financial reporting and claims tracking
4. Analyze cases to determine liability and damages
5. Assist in document preparation and production
6. Create, review, and negotiate agree! ments and contracts
7. Research legal issues
8. Create! communications materials
9. Assist with client and customer issues
10. Ensure regulatory compliance
Competencies
- ServiceMaster Commitment
- Customer Orientation/Positive Impact
- Results Orientation/Sense of Urgency
- Change Mastery
- Relationship Building/Sensitivity
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Initiative
- Bachelors Degree and Paralegal Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a law firm or corporate legal department or a combination of education and experience equaling 6 years
- Ability to manage and analyze a large number of claims and issues around liability and exposure
- Knowledge of appropriate litigation area
- Ability to analyze cases to determine core issues, assess damages, and work with counsel to move case to closure while b! alancing budgetary factors and keeping customer satisfaction in mind
- Ability to communicate clearly to clients and build relationships
- Ability to effectively manage time and multiple tasks
- Ability to recommend courses of action to management
- Knowledge of the business
- Skilled legal research abilities
- Excel, PowerPoint, and Word computer skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:48:44 GMT