Required ID 224345BR
Industry Position title Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Standard Job Code/Title W30361:Paralegal/Legal Assistant I
Key skills *Proven superior written and spoken communication expertise.
*Legal or paralegal background.
*Proficient in Ms office software programs (i.e., Ms word, PowerPoint, Ms excel and Outlook) and WordPerfect Office Suite.
*Lifting/carrying of small items.
Desired skills *Background working in a government and/or legal environment.
*Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis.
*Proficient in the use of keyboards in producing clear and concise documents.
*Current or active clearance.
Specific Position description Provides a variety of direct legal support assistance services to AUSA staff in Panama City, FL.
Typical responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
* Represents insureds and the Company in the defense of low and moderate exposure bodily injury and property damage law suits. * Assess liability and damages, and develop defenses to allegations for successful resolution of cases * Attend hearings and conduct trials * Argue motions, take effective depositions of lay and expert witnesses * Consult with clients and opposing counsel and the judiciary * Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel * Complete necessary system documentation * Assist other attorneys in resolving calendar conflicts
Industry: Consumer Services
Requisition: LEG00113
Skills: * 3 to 5 years litigation background, preferably in insurance defense * Jury trial background a plus * Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Florida state bar * Computer proficiency with Ms office, Lexis and/or Westlaw, and the internet * Expertise to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel
JAG - Judge Advocate General (Air Force Attorney)
Job description
Join an elite group of law professionals that provides a full range of legal services to the U.S. Air-Force and its people. As a JAG in the Air-Force, you will receive specialized training and immediately engage in an exciting, diversified practice of law where you will be able to focus on your clients and professional development without the distraction of billable hours.
Responsibility
The background of practicing law in a military environment is markedly different than in the private sector. An Air-Force JAG handles a wide variety of legal issues, including criminal, international, operational, environmental, medical, labor, space and civil law. Initially litigating courts-martial as a prosecutor, you have the potential to become defense counsel, offer counsel on multimillion-dollar contracts, assist deploying Airmen with legal issues and provide critical counsel to Air-Force commanders around the world.
Benefits
Job overview Summary:
Global technology, services and BPO provider to the mortgage industry has an exciting opening for a senior position within its legal department with significant room to grow quickly. This is a newly created position that will report directly to the General Counsel of the company and be responsible for all legal compliance functions across technology, mortgage brokering, title, appraisal and mortgage servicing. The position title will be Associate General Counsel – Compliance.
The right individual will have great academic credentials, be motivated and driven with a desire to help lead a department while maintaining careful attention to details, and have the highest levels of integrity.
