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* and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Summary : Assist attorneys in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management, including legal research, drafting of routine documents, and collection of information relevant to cases. Conduct routine factual investigation. Draft routine correspondence and legal documents. Assist in the trial of cases by scheduling witnesses and preparing and organizing exhibits, documents and charts. May conduct basic to moderate legal and medical research Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Draft letters to attorneys, clients, witnesses and adverse parties for his/her own signature or signature of attorney. Draft for attorney's signature various basic pleadings, such as complaints, answers, discovery requests and responses, motions, affidavits and subpoenas. Assist attorneys in developing facts and information, establishing contact with witnesses and experts, conducting personal or telephone interviews and preparing interview summary, taking statements from clients and witnesses, and using other investigative methods as directed by attorneys to obtain sufficient information to respond to discovery requests. Obtain, review, organize, index and summarize medical records. Summarize and index deposition transcripts. Review and organize the insured's documents for production to opposing attorneys and the documents produced by opposing parties in response to discovery requests. Prepare documents, exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for trial. Participate in special administrative and legal research projects as requested. Obtain copies of court cases, statutes, law review articles and other legal references as requested by attorneys. Shepardize case citations. May research basic legal issues and draft legal opinions for attorneys. Utilize on-line systems (Internet) for research. Assist attorneys in preparing for and taking depositions by organizing relevant documentation for specific areas of inquiry and providing lists of possible questions to pose to the witness. Education /

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred. Two years of paralegal and litigation work experience is preferred Superior interpersonal skills to conduct interviews and investigations and communicate with other attorneys, judges and court personnel. Other : Excellent organization skills. Superior grammar and writing skills. Excellent drafting skills and knowledge of manual and computerized legal research, including on-line systems. Resourceful, thorough and analytical in order to develop the facts of the case by obtaining relevant material and competent evidence suited to the objectives determined by attorneys. Ability to remain composed while faced with multiple competing requests/priorities. Able to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information learned as a result of involvement with litigation being handled by attorneys. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.