Insurance Defense Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established Houston law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support a busy litigation team. This is a maternity leave coverage assignment with strong potential to go permanent if it’s a great fit.

• Title: Paralegal ? Insurance Defense
• Location: Houston, TX 77019
• Parking: Covered parking provided
• Start Date: Between February 3rd ? February 10th
• Duration: Maternity leave coverage (late February?
  
  May)
• Pay Rate: $36.06 ? $40.00/hour (DOE)
• Potential to Go Permanent: Yes, for the right fit
• Office Setup: Private office (large interior office)

• Supporting 2 attorneys (high-volume caseload)
• Attorneys are more self-sufficient
  , so this role is best for someone proactive and organized who can anticipate needs

• Self-starter who takes initiative and stays engaged
• Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality

• 2?3+ years of paralegal experience (Insurance Defense preferred)
• Comfortable supporting litigation matters with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

• Prepare medical chronologies
• Review and analyze medical billing records (charges, balances, outstanding amounts, etc.)
• Assist with discovery (requests, responses, tracking, deadlines)
• Legal calendaring / docketing and deadline management
• Support expert designations and coordinate with experts
  • Contact experts, send records, and document what was provided
• Run conflicts checks
• Order and subpoena medical records
• Save, organize, and maintain case documents as they come in
• Communicate with clients and assist with discovery follow-up
• Other paralegal duties as needed.

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