Westfield Specialty Insurance · 20 hours ago
Senior Paralegal
Westfield Center, OH, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWestfield Specialty 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
Regulatory Licensing: 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
Legal Research & Analysis: 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
Contract Review & Drafting: 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
Document Preparation & File Management: Prepares legal documents, correspondence, and training materials. Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all relevant information is accessible and up-to-date
Legal Intake & Matter Management: 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
Corporate Governance Support: Drafts and maintains corporate records, board resolutions, and subsidiary documentation. Assists with entity formation, dissolution, and compliance filings
Technology & Systems Use: Inputs and maintains data in legal systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, SharePoint). Ensure data integrity and support reporting needs
Collaboration & Mentorship: 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
Cross-Functional Support: 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 Specialty Insurance
Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the well-established Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Kass
Chief Operations Officer
Manoj Jain
Chief Information Officer
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