• The primary job function is to assist house counsel with various pre-trial tasks; • draft responses; motions and other legal documents; • conduct research projects and gather information for claim cases; and correspond with clients to investigate facts in preparation for trial. • Provides Paralegal Support: Searches for, assembles, and summarizes pertinent information from various sources for the purpose of preparing responses to propounded discovery. • Corresponds with clients, attorneys and claims personnel, and other related parties to discuss case status, gather additional information pertinent to the case, and respond to routine inquiries regarding legal procedures. • Produces a variety of written documents utilizing varied and advanced word processing software functions; obtains extensions, when necessary, to ensure objections are preserved and responses are timely and proper; prepares legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions for review and use by attorney. • Draft letters and legal documents; Prepare, assemble and properly format court documents, discovery and any other pleading as directed. • Files pleadings, prepares affidavits of documents and maintains digital file in case management system. • Completes special assignments of a legal nature to assist in the management of the claim cases. • Prepares initial drafts of administrative reports such as initial opinion, discovery summary, medical record summary, pre- and post-trial reports as directed. • Ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks to ensure prompt completion of assignments and ability to carry out day to day activities in a logical and effective manner to complete work timely. • Assists attorney in preparation of cases for trial including, but not limited to, assembling and identifying exhibits, trial books, motions in limine, expert witness lists, statement of the case and various other required trial documents. • Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, depositions and legal codes. • Investigate facts and case law to determine causes of action and to assist in preparation of case. • Assist insured in Small Claims cases by investigating facts in order to prepare trial briefs, prepare the insured for trial, attend trials with the insured and defend the company when listed as a named party to the action. • Collects and evaluates all file evidence, contacting related parties to gather information, and prepares for hearing, researches relevant statutes or case law, vehicle valuation, medical treatment, aerial maps and policy language to assist in the defense of the Small Claims action. • Completion of 4 hours of continuing education or required hours of education in compliance with the rules of State.