Paralegal

Auto-Owners Insurance Company; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance Company seeks an experienced Paralegal to support our in-house attorneys by reviewing and organizing claim files, drafting legal correspondence, and coordinating deadlines.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, clear written and oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. After initial in-person training, a merit-based work-from-home arrangement may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Paralegal program completion preferred.
• Ability to organize and maintain legal files and databases.
• Read and interpret legal documents.
• Prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication with attorneys and business units.
• Interest in technology, systems and legal operations.
• Experience with project management.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize claims files, complaints, expert reports, and other documents.
• Draft legal correspondence and organize in electronic filing system.
• Coordinate deadlines and organize workflow to improve efficiency of the team.
• Research legal and non-legal issues via internet, statutes, case law, regulations and other sources, and prepare reports of findings.
• Prepare and organize materials for special projects.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal program completion preferred

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated Paralegalto join our team. We are looking for the right individual to join our team to assist our in-house attorneys in supervising claim files and undertaking related projects. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:

• Review and summarize claims files, complaints, expert reports, and other documents.
• Draft legal correspondence and organize in electronic filing system
• Coordinate deadlines and organize workflow to improve efficiency of the team
• Research legal and non-legal issues via internet, statutes, case law, regulations and other sources, and prepare reports of findings
• Prepare and organize materials for special projects

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 or more years of experience in a law firm preferred
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program preferred
• Ability to organize and maintain legal files and databases, and read and interpret legal documents
• Must prioritize among ongoing projects to meet deadlines
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all kinds of people, including attorneys and other business units such as claims and underwriting
• Aptitude for and interest in technology, systems and legal operations and processes.
• Experience with Project Management.
• Excellent analytical, time management and verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• matched 401(k)
• fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• bonus programs
• generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

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