Job Description

Full-Time Insurance Defense Paralegal

Location: Columbus, OH 

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: In office | Monday to Friday

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 / year

About the Role

A growing civil defense firm in the Columbus area is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Full-Time Paralegal to join a friendly, fast-paced team. This position offers a supportive environment where you can manage a wide variety of litigation tasks and work closely with attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Assessment & Research: Conduct initial case assessments and gather relevant information from diverse sources.

• Document Drafting & Filing: Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents; perform electronic filing with state and federal courts.

• Discovery Management: Assist attorneys with interrogatories, maintain discovery files, and manage pleadings.

• Medical Record Review: Review, analyze, synthesize, and summarize medical and other case records.

• Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, evidence, documents, briefs, and appendices.

• Administrative Support: Maintain case calendars (hearings, deadlines), organize case files, and handle trial logistics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies (Preferred).

• Certifications: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience (Required).

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, and court rules/procedures.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and common office technology.

• Core Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong organizational abilities to handle competing deadlines, direct client interaction skills, and high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Free Parking

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to:

Nykki McAdoo

📧 nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.