Zurich North America
Paralegal II, General Liability
Zurich North America, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to support moderate‑to‑complex liability litigation cases. Under an attorney’s supervision, the successful candidate will handle case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, and related tasks.
Responsibilities
Provide legal support to attorneys
Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
Conduct legal and documentary research
Monitor and adhere to case schedules and filing deadlines
Conduct interviews, summarize depositions, review discovery responses, and medical records
Prepare discovery requests and responses
Subpoena and organize records from non‑parties
Schedule surveillance, compulsory medical exams, and site inspections
Assist in trial preparation
Respond to inquiries from customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
Track billable hours
Organize and maintain case files and documentation electronically
Contribute to team projects as needed
Collaborate with attorneys, staff, claims professionals, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of experience in legal support
Associate Degree and 2+ years of experience in legal support
Experience conducting electronic database research
Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
Experience in legal support roles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Defense experience
Insurance industry experience
Advanced electronic database research skills, including LexisNexis
Comfortable working in a paperless environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills
Familiarity with litigation management software systems
Trial experience, including preparing 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
Location Hybrid position. Candidates must be able to report to one of the following locations:
Gold River, CA
Pasadena, CA
Irvine, CA
Remote for California candidates only
Compensation Hourly rate range: $28.22 – $46.25. Short‑term incentive bonus eligibility: 5%.
Job Details Job type: Full‑time Employment sponsorship: No
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich maintains an equal‑opportunity employer policy. 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. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies; unsolicited resumes will become property of Zurich American Insurance.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal support to attorneys
Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
Conduct legal and documentary research
Monitor and adhere to case schedules and filing deadlines
Conduct interviews, summarize depositions, review discovery responses, and medical records
Prepare discovery requests and responses
Subpoena and organize records from non‑parties
Schedule surveillance, compulsory medical exams, and site inspections
Assist in trial preparation
Respond to inquiries from customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
Track billable hours
Organize and maintain case files and documentation electronically
Contribute to team projects as needed
Collaborate with attorneys, staff, claims professionals, and leadership to achieve successful outcomes
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of experience in legal support
Associate Degree and 2+ years of experience in legal support
Experience conducting electronic database research
Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
Experience in legal support roles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Defense experience
Insurance industry experience
Advanced electronic database research skills, including LexisNexis
Comfortable working in a paperless environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills
Familiarity with litigation management software systems
Trial experience, including preparing 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
Location Hybrid position. Candidates must be able to report to one of the following locations:
Gold River, CA
Pasadena, CA
Irvine, CA
Remote for California candidates only
Compensation Hourly rate range: $28.22 – $46.25. Short‑term incentive bonus eligibility: 5%.
Job Details Job type: Full‑time Employment sponsorship: No
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich maintains an equal‑opportunity employer policy. 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. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies; unsolicited resumes will become property of Zurich American Insurance.
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