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Zurich North America · 2 weeks ago

Paralegal II, General Liability (Boston, MA)

Zurich North America's Boston Staff Legal Office is seeking a Paralegal II, General Liability to support moderate to complex liability litigation cases. The role involves providing legal support to attorneys, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with trial preparation.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Providing legal support to 3 attorneys
Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines
Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, medical records
Preparing discovery requests and responses
Assisting in trial preparation
Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
Keeping track of billable hours
Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Qualification

Legal document draftingElectronic database researchLegal support experienceMicrosoft OfficeE-Filing experienceInsurance Defense experienceClient contact experienceTrial assistance experiencePaperless environment comfortCORE Registered ParalegalCertified ParalegalCertified Legal AssistantCommunication skillsIndependent work

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
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Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
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
Paralegal experience in the jurisdictions of Rhode Island and Massachusetts
E-Filling Experience
Insurance Defense experience
Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
Microsoft 365 Office, strong computer skills in Windows 10
Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
Strong communication & writing skills
Be able to work independently
Experience with direct client contact
Experience assisting with exhibits in trial
Comfortable working in a remote & an office environment
CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) or PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)
Certified Paralegal (CP) or Professional Paralegal (PP)
Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Company

Zurich North America

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Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
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Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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