Contracts Paralegal (Architects, Engineers, Construction)

edgewoodpartnersinsurancecenter; Roswell (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Contracts Paralegal to support brokers and executives in architecture, engineering, and construction insurance contracts, claims, and risk management.

You will review contracts, coordinate with counsel and brokers, manage claims processes, and help mitigate risk across coverage lines; a paralegal certification and 3+ years of experience in the field are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher is required.
• Paralegal certification is required.
• 3+ years of contract administration, claims review or risk management in AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze design, consulting, and construction contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients and prospective clients regarding risks, insurability, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage with clients and counsel to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions.
• Work with other attorneys and paralegals in the administration of contract analysis services.
• Coordinate with broker teams regarding contractual insurance requirements, insurance policy interpretation, and various complex insurance and risk management issues.
• Assist clients in the recognition and reporting of claims across all coverage lines handled by Greyling.
• Monitor client losses by interfacing with insurance carriers and prepare claim summaries.
• Participate in client claims reviews, including management of claims notes and action items.
• Coordinate with broker teams regarding claims during pre-renewal and renewal of clients' insurance programs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about insurance for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and apply that knowledge effectively.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Client communication

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Paralegal certification

IRMI CRIS designation

Property and Casualty license

Job description

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and "bring it" every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have "the right stuff" - people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Contracts and Risk Analyst (Contracts Paralegal) role will support insurance brokers and client executives specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction contractor insurance, contracts, claims, and risk management. This role will be focused primarily on contracts and claims management. As a member of our Risk Management Team, you will work alongside insurance industry veterans and experienced construction attorneys and paralegals in the delivery of industry-leading insurance and risk management services. Our clients design, construct, and litigate over some of the most interesting and complex construction projects in the world.

LOCATION:

Hybrid to one of the following office locations - Alpharetta GA, Chicago IL, McLean VA, New York City, or St. Louis MO. Preference is for Alpharetta GA where the team is based. https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/locations/

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for clients in the architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.

Required : Paralegal certification.

Insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.

Candidates with strong, professional communication skills - both written and verbal - to interact with all levels of the internal organization, as well as external clients.

Strong time management skills and self-starter, someone who understands what needs to be done and proactively takes it on.

High attention to detail and thoroughness.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

This role will assist our design professional and construction clients with contractual risk management, claims administration, loss control, and training, and coordinate with our broker teams. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze design, consulting, and construction contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients and prospective clients regarding risks, insurability, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Engage with clients and their in-house/outside counsel, clients' customers, and other relevant stakeholders as necessary to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions.
• Work with other attorneys and paralegals in the administration of contract analysis services.
• Coordinate with broker teams regarding contractual insurance requirements, insurance policy interpretation, and various complex insurance and risk management issues.
• Assist clients in the recognition and reporting of claims and circumstances across all coverage lines handled by Greyling.
• Monitor client losses by interfacing with insurance carriers and prepare claim summaries.
• Participate in client claims reviews, including management of claims notes and action items.
• Coordinate with broker teams regarding claims during pre-renewal and renewal of clients' insurance programs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about insurance for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and the ability to apply that knowledge efficiently and effectively in serving our clients.
• Be an active and contributing member of our Risk Management Team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required : Associate's degree or higher
• Paralegal certification.
• Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.
• Prior insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.
• May be required to obtain Property and Casualty agent/producer license(s) or other professional designations.
• Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong contract drafting, revising, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively with clients, insurers (underwriting, claims, and risk management