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Subrogation - Paralegal

Employer
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Apr 14, 2019

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Category
Claims, Legal / Compliance
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Position Overview

The Paralegal provides support to attorneys and enhances attorney effectiveness by performing delegated substantive legal work for all attorneys in the Subrogation department.

The following are the usual, basic and essential functions of the position. These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Essential Job Functions

  • Calculate and manage deadlines
  • Review and investigate claims
  • Review, draft and file legal documents such as discovery responses, motions and other pleadings for attorneys
  • Legal research
  • Responsible for providing paralegal support to all attorneys
  • Compile, analyze, and organize information
  • Understanding of legal terminology and local court/jurisdiction rules
  • Experience with Drafting Complaints & Service of Process preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability

  • Understand legal terminology and procedures
  • Ability to handle and maintain time sensitive material
  • Legal Research and Administration skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to handle heavy work load
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefit Highlights

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (post 60-day probationary period)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company match up to 5% of your contribution and match are fully-vested (post 90-day probationary period)
  • Paid vacation (post 90-day probationary period)
  • Free health club membership

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.


Company

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Insurance Holding Company of Florida, a Florida corporation. 

With operations in 18 states and continued expansion on the horizon, we are actively seeking energetic and high-achieving self-starters to join our team. If that sounds like you, we are glad you are considering a career with Universal and with our many exciting and lucrative career paths; we think you will be glad too!

Company info
Website
Telephone
9549581200
Location
1110 W Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
33309
US

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