Zurich North America
Paralegal - General Liability/Workers' Compensation
Zurich North America, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Overview
Paralegal - General Liability/Workers' Compensation at Zurich North America. The role supports moderate to complex workers compensation and liability litigation under the supervision of an attorney. 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 Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the legal support area OR Associate Degree and 2+ 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 Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications with strong 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 coordinating with records retrieval services CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP); PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP); Certified Paralegal (CP); Certified Legal Assistant (CLA); Professional Paralegal (PP) Location, Schedule & Availability
Location: Overland Park, KS (Hybrid). Schedule: Full Time. Remote working: Hybrid. Employment sponsorship offered: No. Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $28.22 - $46.25 hourly, with a short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 5%. Zurich provides a comprehensive employee benefits package and Total Rewards information is available on request. The stated range is nationwide and may be adjusted for geographic differentials. Equal Opportunity
Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Paralegal - General Liability/Workers' Compensation at Zurich North America. The role supports moderate to complex workers compensation and liability litigation under the supervision of an attorney. 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 Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the legal support area OR Associate Degree and 2+ 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 Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications with strong 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 coordinating with records retrieval services CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP); PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP); Certified Paralegal (CP); Certified Legal Assistant (CLA); Professional Paralegal (PP) Location, Schedule & Availability
Location: Overland Park, KS (Hybrid). Schedule: Full Time. Remote working: Hybrid. Employment sponsorship offered: No. Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $28.22 - $46.25 hourly, with a short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 5%. Zurich provides a comprehensive employee benefits package and Total Rewards information is available on request. The stated range is nationwide and may be adjusted for geographic differentials. Equal Opportunity
Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr