DescriptionJob Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented In-House Paralegal to support our legal department in a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a corporate legal environment and a solid understanding of litigation management insurance corporate law contracts and regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in helping the company manage claims legal risks and litigation and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer claims and litigation from inception through resolution under supervision of internal counsel
- Manage insurance claims and monitor insurance carrier handling
- Maintain claims and litigation matrices and records
- Draft review and manage a wide range of legal documents including NDAs contracts corporate resolutions and internal policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contract review requests from internal branches and departments.
- Manage the contract lifecycle process including contract routing approvals signatures renewals and terminations.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical contract files using a contract management system (CMS).
- Monitor contract deadlines obligations renewal dates and compliance requirements.
- Ensure and Monitor subcontractor and vendor insurance compliance
- Assist in corporate governance activities including preparing board materials maintaining corporate records and managing entity registrations.
- Support compliance programs by tracking legal and regulatory obligations and assisting in audits or internal reviews.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation IP filings and other legal matters.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and organize legal files contract management systems and databases.
- Support M&A activities due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts when necessary.
- Assist with preparation of intellectual property filings
- Monitor and report on legal developments relevant to the business.
- Draft internal and external correspondence relating to areas of responsibility
QualificationsQualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- 5 years of experience as a paralegal preferably in an in-house legal department or corporate or litigation focused law firm.
- Strong knowledge of claims insurance corporate and contract law.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis Westlaw) and document management systems.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Demonstrated proficiency using MSOffice (Outlook Word Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systems
- Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines
- Understanding of and experience with insurance claims and litigation processes
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Litigation Management experience preferred
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment
- Flexible hours from time to time to be able to support east coast and west coast time zones.
DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented In-House Paralegal to support our legal department in a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a corporate legal environment and a solid understanding of litigation ma...
DescriptionJob Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented In-House Paralegal to support our legal department in a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a corporate legal environment and a solid understanding of litigation management insurance corporate law contracts and regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in helping the company manage claims legal risks and litigation and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer claims and litigation from inception through resolution under supervision of internal counsel
- Manage insurance claims and monitor insurance carrier handling
- Maintain claims and litigation matrices and records
- Draft review and manage a wide range of legal documents including NDAs contracts corporate resolutions and internal policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contract review requests from internal branches and departments.
- Manage the contract lifecycle process including contract routing approvals signatures renewals and terminations.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical contract files using a contract management system (CMS).
- Monitor contract deadlines obligations renewal dates and compliance requirements.
- Ensure and Monitor subcontractor and vendor insurance compliance
- Assist in corporate governance activities including preparing board materials maintaining corporate records and managing entity registrations.
- Support compliance programs by tracking legal and regulatory obligations and assisting in audits or internal reviews.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation IP filings and other legal matters.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and organize legal files contract management systems and databases.
- Support M&A activities due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts when necessary.
- Assist with preparation of intellectual property filings
- Monitor and report on legal developments relevant to the business.
- Draft internal and external correspondence relating to areas of responsibility
QualificationsQualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- 5 years of experience as a paralegal preferably in an in-house legal department or corporate or litigation focused law firm.
- Strong knowledge of claims insurance corporate and contract law.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis Westlaw) and document management systems.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Demonstrated proficiency using MSOffice (Outlook Word Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systems
- Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines
- Understanding of and experience with insurance claims and litigation processes
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Litigation Management experience preferred
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment
- Flexible hours from time to time to be able to support east coast and west coast time zones.
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