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Zurich Insurance · 1 day ago

Paralegal - General Liability/Workers' Compensation

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$28.80/hr - $42.05/hr

2+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is seeking a Paralegal to join their Staff Legal team in North America. The successful candidate will support moderate to complex workers’ compensation and liability litigation cases, providing legal support and assisting in trial preparation.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides legal support to remote attorneys

Drafts legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed

Monitors and adheres to case schedules and filing deadlines

Conducts interviews, reviews and summarizes depositions, discovery responses and medical records

Drafts discovery requests and responses

Subpoenas, collects and organizes records from non-parties

Schedules surveillance, medical exams, and site inspections

Assists in all aspects of trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, coordinating witness appearances, and managing technology setup

Responds to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses

Conducts legal research using LexisNexis and other electronic databases

Tracks billable hours

Organizes and maintains case files and documentation, electronically

Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Collaborates with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes

Qualification

Legal document draftingElectronic database researchLitigation management softwareE-filing systemsMicrosoft Office 365Defense experienceInsurance industry experienceRecords retrieval coordinationCourt rulesParalegal certificationsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

AND

Experience conducting electronic database research

Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings

Experience in legal support

Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Defense experience

Insurance industry experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications with strong overall technical skills

Experience working with litigation management software systems

Experience with E-filing systems in various local (county), state and federal courts

Ability to navigate various courts through knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules

Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites

Strong organization and prioritization skills

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments and levels

Experience in coordinating with records retrieval services to obtain and manage records

CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP)

PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)

Certified Paralegal (CP)

Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

Professional Paralegal (PP)

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees