Zurich North America
Overview
Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). Location and Work Model
Hybrid work position. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report to the following North American offices location: Gold River, CA; Pasadena, CA; Irvine, CA. Remote for California candidates only. Base pay
$28.22/hr - $46.25/hr Role
Paralegal II, General Liability at Zurich North America. Responsibilities
Providing legal support to two attorneys Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records Preparing discovery requests and responses Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections Assisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses Keeping track of billable hours Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes Basic Qualifications
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 and Skills
Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Experience in legal support Experience with Microsoft Office California-specific requirements
Additional requirement for California only: Paralegals must meet one of the following requirements: Have a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program Have a certificate from an accredited paralegal program with at least 24 semester units of law-related courses Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a California-licensed attorney who has been practicing for the past three years (or an attorney who has practiced in California federal courts for the past three years). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis Comfortable working in a paperless work environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills Familiarity with litigation management software systems Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses Experience filing with the California Courts E-filing system Familiarity with California Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites Other information
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed hourly rate range is $28.22 - $46.25, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. Zurich 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. Location(s): AM - Irvine, AM - Gold River, AM - Pasadena Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Note: This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an offer of employment. Please refer to the company’s official posting for complete details. Seniorities and types
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business Industries: Insurance and Financial Services
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Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). Location and Work Model
Hybrid work position. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report to the following North American offices location: Gold River, CA; Pasadena, CA; Irvine, CA. Remote for California candidates only. Base pay
$28.22/hr - $46.25/hr Role
Paralegal II, General Liability at Zurich North America. Responsibilities
Providing legal support to two attorneys Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records Preparing discovery requests and responses Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections Assisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses Keeping track of billable hours Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes Basic Qualifications
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 and Skills
Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Experience in legal support Experience with Microsoft Office California-specific requirements
Additional requirement for California only: Paralegals must meet one of the following requirements: Have a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program Have a certificate from an accredited paralegal program with at least 24 semester units of law-related courses Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a California-licensed attorney who has been practicing for the past three years (or an attorney who has practiced in California federal courts for the past three years). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate Defense experience Insurance industry experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis Comfortable working in a paperless work environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills Familiarity with litigation management software systems Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses Experience filing with the California Courts E-filing system Familiarity with California Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites Other information
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed hourly rate range is $28.22 - $46.25, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. Zurich 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. Location(s): AM - Irvine, AM - Gold River, AM - Pasadena Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Note: This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an offer of employment. Please refer to the company’s official posting for complete details. Seniorities and types
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business Industries: Insurance and Financial Services
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