Corporate Claims Paralegal - Irving, TX

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks a Corporate Claims Paralegal to join its Irving, TX in-house Legal Department. The role is fully onsite, offering a $70,000–$85,000 salary with potential to $90,000 for an exceptional candidate.

Strong claims management and COI review experience are essential. Responsibilities include managing claims end-to-end, investigating varied loss types, coordinating with insurance and legal teams, and ensuring subcontractor insurance compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience required.
• Strong claims management experience required.
• Experience reviewing Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
• Knowledge of subcontractor management, insurance compliance, or contract administration.
• Experience in construction, utilities, pipeline, or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims from intake through resolution.
• Investigate and assess property, utility, vehicle, and personal injury claims.
• Gather and analyze incident documents and evidence.
• Interview internal stakeholders and operations personnel.
• Develop action plans and risk-based recommendations.
• Coordinate with insurance representatives and legal counsel as needed.
• Manage subcontractor insurance compliance and COIs.
• Track policy renewals and expirations.
• Verify insurance coverage, endorsements, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain organized insurance and contract records.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Claims management

COI review

Contract compliance

Investigative skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Corporate Claims Paralegal

Irving, TX | Fully Onsite | $70,000 - $85,000 (Up to $90,000 for an Exceptional Candidate)

Our client, a growing and highly successful organization in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure space, is seeking a Corporate Claims Paralegal to join its in-house Legal Department in Irving, Texas. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced corporate paralegal who enjoys investigating claims, managing risk, and working closely with operations teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who can independently manage claims, review insurance documentation, coordinate subcontractor compliance, and build strong relationships across legal, operational, and insurance teams.

What You'll Do:

• Manage claims from initial intake through resolution.
• Investigate and assess a variety of claims, including:
• Property damage claims
• Utility damage claims
• Vehicle-related claims
• Personal injury matters
• Gather and analyze documentation, incident reports, and supporting evidence.
• Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders and operational personnel.
• Develop action plans and recommendations based on findings, company protocols, and risk management best practices.
• Coordinate with outside parties, insurance representatives, and legal counsel as needed.

Subcontractor Insurance & Contract Compliance

• Manage subcontractor insurance compliance and related contract requirements.
• Review Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for accuracy and compliance.
• Track policy renewals and expiration dates.
• Verify insurance coverage, endorsements, and contractual obligations.
• Identify deficient, expired, or potentially fraudulent insurance documentation.
• Partner with subcontractors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
• Maintain organized insurance and contract records.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong claims management experience required.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
• Knowledge of subcontractor management, insurance compliance, or contract administration.
• Industry experience within:
• Construction
• Utilities
• Pipeline transportation
• Infrastructure or related operational environments
• Strong investigative, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or paralegal degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Why Join This Company?

• Stable and growing organization investing in its people and facilities.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior legal leadership.
• Collaborative environment with strong operational and insurance support resources.
• Professional fees paid by employer.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Work Environment

• Fully onsite in Irving, TX.
• Standard 40-hour workweek.
• Occasional travel to project or construction sites.
• Must be comfortable working within a blue-collar, operationally focused culture.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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