Liability Paralegal I

Company: Zurich
Location: Quincy
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Zurich is currently looking for a Paralegal to work out of our North American offices in Boston, Massachusetts. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting our Liability Attorneys in the identification, management and mitigation of legal, regulatory and corporate governance risks, to enable business to achieve strategic and commercial goals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect and preserve Zurichs tangible and intangible assets. This role will support the following territories: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Additional responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough and timely legal and/or documentary research on matters of basic complexity; summarizes information and findings in reports, charts, diagrams, presentations and/or other mediums Preparing routine and less complex legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Assisting with case preparation and management, including conducting factual investigations; locating witnesses; compiling and preparing discovery information, evidence, and/or other case documentation; filing exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court and/or opposing counsel Maintaining case details in appropriate systems Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic documents and files Responding to inquiries and provides updates to attorneys, internal departments, outside counsel, external agencies, opposing counsel, witnesses, and/or external customers as needed Assisting with ad-hoc and routine tracking and reporting of department and/or case expenses, indemnity reserves, extra contractual, and/or other performance reports and analyses Basic Qualifications: Associates Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal or Legal Support area AND Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Experience working in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Insurance industry experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexis Nexis Microsoft Office skills Certified Paralegal (CP) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Professional Paralegal (PP) EOE Disability / Vets Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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