Paralegal

What Will Your Job Look Like?

The Paralegal role is a professional, corporate contributor with strong paralegal and executive level administrative skill sets. The Paralegal provides confidential, complex paralegal and administrative support, requiring a high degree of responsibility for project implementation and knowledge of specialized practices and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Support all phases of litigation and claims, including case management, document management, organization, and delivery of information and documentation to outside counsel and Third-Party Administrators.
• In conjunction with Legal Counsel, review Pleadings and coordinate Discovery responses.
• Create and maintain internal case files through iManage.
• Manage Legal vendors and litigation billing process.
• Draft, issue and track legal holds.
• Draft, review, edit, package and proofread correspondence and reports; screen, analyze and respond to incoming correspondence.
• Assist with responses to letters of representation, records requests, and subpoenas
• Assist with identification and implementation of new legal technology initiatives
• Assist in creation and maintenance of legal department policies and procedures
• Serve as a Notary Public
• Support special projects and initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll need:

Experience, Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Paralegal Certification
• A minimum of (5) five years of corporate administrative experience
• Previous experience working in a law office or legal department

Skills:

• Must be a highly motivated, organized professional with a strong legal terminology background
• A high level of initiative is essential
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be committed to fostering professional, cooperative and supportive work relationships within the Legal Department and the company
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability to handle an array of confidential matters and maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Superior problem-solving, conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
• Ability to make mature judgment calls
• Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Exemplary communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide accurate, concise, ethical and timely work
• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Detail-oriented

Even better if you have...

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous litigation and claims experience

What’s in it for you:

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Birthday Holiday
• Casual Dress Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• MTM Perks Discount Program
• Milestone Anniversary One Month Sabbatical
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Location: This role is a hybrid of working from home and days in MTM’s Town & Country office.

Salary Min: $76,000

Salary Max: $92,000

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.

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