Westfield Insurance · 17 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 corporate governance, regulatory licensing, contract review, and legal research.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Leads regulatory filings and licensing activities with Departments of Insurance and other regulatory bodies. Track deadlines and maintain documentation related to state filings and renewals. Coordinates with business partners and attorneys to prepare new and amended applications, gathers supporting documentation and approvals prior to filing
Conducts 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
Reviews, drafts, and edits contracts, NDAs, and other legal agreements. Coordinate with attorneys and business partners to ensure timely execution and compliance with internal standards
Prepares legal documents, correspondence, and training materials. Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all relevant information is accessible and up-to-date
Manages legal intake process for new matters, ensuring accurate setup in the legal matter management system. Assigns appropriate naming conventions, categorize matters, and ensure proper routing to attorneys
Drafts and maintains corporate records, board resolutions, and subsidiary documentation. Assists with entity formation, dissolution, and compliance filings
Inputs and maintains data in legal systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, SharePoint). Ensure data integrity and support reporting needs
Works closely with a team of 8–10 attorneys and legal operations team. Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal support environment
Assists with legal projects involving compliance, governance, licensing, and contracts. Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting corporate legal functions in the property & casualty insurance industry
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred or commensurate experience
Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, 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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