Job description

Come join an amazing company in the Tampa Bay Area! We have been voted a top employer in the Bay area for many years, now recognized as a top national employer! We offer a highly competitive benefits package that you can participate in on the first of the month, following date of hire, so there is no waiting period. This is a full time, hourly role supporting inhouse legal counsel.

The corporate headquarters is located on Westshore near Cypress, in the heart of the Westshore City Center. This position is remote and you must live in the Volusia County area as this is supporting an attorney in this area. You will be required to come to the Tampa office on day one to go through new hire orientation, as well. Otherwise, this is a fully remote role.

Job Summary:

Provides all aspects of file handling for litigation and claim inquiry. Assist attorneys with hearing preparation, trial preparation and appellate preparation for first and third party property and liability cases for insurance defense.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, examination under oath notices, scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath.
• Maintains contact and communication with those involved in the case, scheduling depositions, preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas, drafting complaints, preparing and filing discovery requests, preparing responses to opposing counsel and generating status reports.
• Keeps stakeholders informed by communicating case progress.
• Prepares case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, preparing pleadings, monitors and obtaining discovery responses and organizing materials for team case review.
• Organizes evidence, secures affidavits, and prepares exhibits and reports.
• Assist attorneys during trials.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or related technical training program required. A HS Diploma or equivalent and significant, directly related experience may be substituted.
• Three to five years’ experience working directly with trial attorneys required; in the property and casualty segment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and internet research tools required.
• Demonstrated customer service focus / superior customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact on a professional level with internal and external personnel
• Results driven with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and manages changing priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
• Collaborative partner; ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

General Information:

All employees must pass a pre-employment background check. Other checks may be needed based on position: driving history, credit report, etc.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: Remote

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