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Fortegra · 9 hours ago

Paralegal

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Fortegra is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal team support through various tasks including legal research and document preparation. The role involves assisting in corporate governance, managing contracts, and coordinating with in-house counsel and compliance partners.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of corporate governance and law-related tasks while adhering to established processes under the direction of supervising in-house attorney

Research legal issues and gather internal information for project-based legal work

Apply problem-solving techniques to successfully address issues for internal customers

Coordinate with in-house counsel, compliance and other risk partners to facilitate legal work in an efficient and timely manner

Assist in drafting and revision of standardized legal forms and contracts

Assist in managing and maintaining contract database

Support procurement process and oversight of vendors

Prepare correspondence and memoranda on topics related to core responsibilities

Recognize legal issues and deviation from accepted/established practice

Assist with special projects as assigned by in-house counsel

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchContract managementDocument draftingOrganizational skillsTime managementClient service orientationProfessional behaviorProblem-solvingDetail-orientedTeam oriented

Required

At least 3 years' experience supporting contracting function or attorneys

Excellent organizational and time-management skills and efficiency handling a varied workload

Demonstrated skill in the creation, integration, revision and management of legal documents

Able to work independently, prioritize projects and meet strict deadlines

Detail-oriented

Able to handle frequent incoming communications from various business partners while maintaining responses in a systematic and orderly manner

Ability to exercise good judgement and use expertise in decision-making

Team oriented focus and ability to gain the trust and confidence of a wide variety of individuals throughout the organization

Professional behavior, including integrity, confidentiality, results orientation and ability to interact effectively with others

Strong client service orientation

Developing real trade craft and skills

Preferred

Paralegal or Associate Degree preferred

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

Company

Fortegra

For more than 45 years, Fortegra and its subsidiaries have delivered risk management solutions that help people and businesses succeed in the face of uncertainty.

Founded in 1978

Jacksonville, Florida, US

501-1000 employees