About Us:
RMI is a boutique law firm located in Seville, Ohio (Medina County), serving the insurance industry. Our clients have entrusted their subrogation needs to our firm for 30+ years. We are a collegial workspace that is continuously growing. RMI is looking for the right person to join our team—an individual who is loyal, honest, and dedicated to his/her success and the success of our team.
Position (Full-Time):
This position will serve as a legal assistant/paralegal for Attorneys who focus on large property losses (fires, explosions, water failures, etc.) Pay to commensurate with experience level.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Accurate and efficient data entry into internal and external systems;
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office;
· Ability to scan, organize and file documents;
· Conduct Research on legal topics and/or court requirements
· Assist with discovery, trial, deposition and motion preparation
· Monitor case statuses and verify service of documents and filings
· Ability to navigate court websites and obtain pertinent information a plus;
· Ability to understand / use court websites for efiling a plus;
· Understanding or past work in insurance or legal office a plus;
· Knowledge of legal pleadings, complaints, service of process a plus;
· Ability to discern / verify address information;
· Handling incoming/outgoing mail;
· Integrity to maintain sensitive and confidential information;
· Ability to meet deadlines;
· Ability to speak with courts, clients, insureds, carriers, defendants in respectful manner, even under difficult circumstances;
· Word processing / typing at least 40 words/minute;
· Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
· Minimum of 3 years paralegal experience
· Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
· Must be able to take/pass a background check
· In-office work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (no nights, no weekends) (this is not a remote position)
Additional skills and knowledge that we think would make someone successful in this role:
· Experience with civil litigation
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
· Problem solving, critical thinking, and time management skills
· Ability to operate (or learn to operate) computer applications and custom software
· Thorough knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software
· Work well independently or in a team environment
· Detail oriented and able to multi-task
Benefits:
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Basic Life Insurance policy
· 401(k) with Employer Contribution (once requirements met)
· Profit Sharing (once requirements met)
· PTO (once requirements met)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person