Ashley HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the coordination of all internal legal and litigation matters with outside counsel as well as in-house personnel.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments;
- Review of pleadings, motions and appellate documents provided by outside counsel in support of the company’s legal position;
- Manage correspondence, investigations and activity for all customer injury, post-purchase claims, attorney general responses, employee litigation, worker’s compensation litigation, EEOC’s, Garnishments, Supbpoenas and government agencies
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
- Ensure field representatives availability for court appearances and have been briefed of all known facts surrounding company’s position
- Aid outside counsel with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of internal and external sources
- Liaise between outside counsel and internal/external third parties
- Provide assistance with case settlements
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive computer, technical and database expertise
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
- High School Diploma and Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification. Prior experience of 5-7 years as a minimum in lieu of degree
Ashley HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
- Investigations: 1 year (Preferred)
- Workers' compensation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person