Westfield Insurance ยท 9 hours ago
Senior Paralegal
Westfield Center, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWestfield Insurance is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, and they are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Paralegal to join their Office of General Counsel. This role will provide advanced legal support across a broad range of corporate legal matters, including regulatory licensing, legal research, contract review, and matter management.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Regulatory Licensing: Support regulatory filings and licensing activities with Departments of Insurance and other regulatory bodies. Track deadlines and maintain documentation related to state filings and renewals
Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct detailed legal research using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and regulatory databases. Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law; prepare concise summaries and recommendations for attorney review
Legal Intake & Matter Management: Manage the legal intake process for new matters, ensuring accurate setup in the legal matter management system. Assign appropriate naming conventions, categorize matters, and ensure proper routing to attorneys
Corporate Governance Support: Provide support for corporate records, board resolutions, and subsidiary documentation. Assist with entity formation, dissolution, and compliance filings
Document Preparation & File Management: Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and training materials. Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all relevant information is accessible and up-to-date
Cross-Functional Support: Assist with legal projects involving compliance, governance, licensing, and contracts. Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
Contract Review & Drafting: Review, draft, and edit contracts, NDAs, and other legal agreements. Coordinate with attorneys and business partners to ensure timely execution and compliance with internal standards
Technology & Systems Use: Input and maintain data in legal systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, SharePoint). Ensure data integrity and support reporting needs
Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with a team of attorneys and legal operations professional(s). Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal support environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting corporate legal functions in the property & casualty insurance industry
Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred
Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, legal research and contract law
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program
Certified Paralegal (Preferred)
Company
Westfield Insurance
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Kohmann
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Amy Larsh
Executive Assistant to the President, CEO & Board Chair
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