Zurich North America · 1 day ago
Paralegal - General Liability/Workers' Compensation
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$28.80/hr - $42.05/hr
2+ years expZurich North America's Staff Legal Office is seeking a Paralegal to join their team, providing support for workers’ compensation and liability litigation cases. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting in trial preparation while collaborating with attorneys and other professionals.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
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
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
OR 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 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 North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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