House Counsel Paralegal Job at Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Buffalo, NY

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  • Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.

As a paralegal in House Counsel office, you'll handle tasks crucial to the success of our law group. The primary duties will include but are not limited to, objecting and responding to interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, preparing initial disclosures, preparing memos, motions, (including motions for summary judgment), preparing briefs and documents for review and evaluation by attorneys, client communications, efiling court documents, and possible legal research utilizing WestLaw and state specific websites.

This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

Must-have qualifications
  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum 4 years paralegal-level work experience.
  • {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher or Paralegal Certificate and a minimum of 2 years related experience in a legal environment
Preferred skills
  • Experience drafting motions for summary judgment on liability and the New York Serious Injury Threshold
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures
  • Experience interpreting and summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts
  • Ability to operate a personal computer with a good working knowledge of the following software applications: Word, Excel, SharePoint,PDF/Kofax/Adobe, New York eCourts and NYSEF
  • Experience performing legal research using Westlaw and other search engines
Compensation
  • $34.40 - $41.28/hour depending on experience and location
  • Gainshare bonus up to 24% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time off
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
  • Career development & tuition assistance
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