Litigation Paralegal
Litigation Paralegal
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We are looking for someone who has these abilities skills and qualifications:
Experience of electronic legal research tools.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear concise and effective manner.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (in particular Excel) and business related software systems such as Adobe.
Robust organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks.
Education: Bachelors degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent preferable but not essential. Prior paralegal experience in litigation preferred. Insurance background preferable but not essential.
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AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform datadriven insights leading technology and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property casualty professional financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions we partner with those who move the world forward.
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At AXA XL we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract develop advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
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Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
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Learn more at axaxl/aboutus/inclusionanddiversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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At AXA XL Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an everchanging world AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 202326 Sustainability strategy called Roots of resilience focuses on protecting natural ecosystems addressing climate change and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future. Were committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather increasing temperatures and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. Were building a net zero strategy developing insurance products and services and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societalled solutions.
Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. Were training our colleagues engaging our external partners and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as AXA XLs Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program Volunteering Leave and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information please see axaxl/sustainability
Litigation Paralegal
London
Applications close 25th April 2025
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal in our UK & Lloyds Litigation team to work under the direction of our team of seven UK lawyers and assist in all aspects of insurance coverage work.
As the teams Paralegal you will perform timely and independent handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all aspects of the litigation management process including the implementation and management of discovery procedures the monitoring of case files using our claims management systems liaising with external counsel and working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a claim.
Previous experience in the (re)insurance market is advantageous but not required; this is a role which offers the potential to propel the legal and insurance market career of a committed candidate.
DISCOVER your opportunity
Recording litigation involving AXA XL entities on our claims systems and issuing litigation holds using Lawtrac software.
Taking primary responsibility for EDiscovery coordination between claims handlers IT and external counsel.
Monthly reporting on all key matters worked on by the Litigation team. Organising the report and ensuring that it is completed on time.
Assuming primary responsibility for preparing various claims systembased reports used by the Litigation team including:
Fortnightly disputes report (on insurance coverage cases) across our claims systems;
Quarterly Litigation Board Reports;
Halfyearly reporting to E&O insurers (of extracontractual claims against AXA XL entities which also requires a preliminary categorisation and liaising with claims handlers for updates); and
Helping with halfyearly material litigation reporting to AXA Group.
Reviewing insurance policies contracts NDAs powers of attorney financial data and other documents and preparing summaries of same.
Collaborating with lawyers (internal and external) and business partners to gather information from clients and others. Reviewing client/business files providing oversight and suggestions to lawyers and others on appropriate action.
Under lawyer direction legal research with associated drafting of reports memoranda position papers and other documents as necessary and assuring organisation of supporting files.
Collaboratively working with internal and external staff on various projects with focus on oversight and management of outside legal services vendors in coordination with internal business clients.
Taking minutes of weekly team meetings ensuring action points are communicated to the relevant team members.
Assistance with the initial review and distribution of adhoc coverage queries directed to the Litigation Team.
Prompt review and allocation of all post received concerning litigious matters.
Participating in the development of AI tools and data driven initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the Litigation Team.
You will report to theHead of Litigation UK & Lloyds.
Employment Type
Full-Time
