Paralegal

Erie Insurance; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Erie Insurance in Erie, PA is seeking a paralegal/legal support professional to assist lawyers in our Law Division. The role is based at the corporate office and operates under Erie’s hybrid remote work policy with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.

The successful candidate will have a paralegal credential and at least six years of legal experience, with strong research and contract law knowledge. Responsibilities include memos, subpoenas, discovery responses, and file management across

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of six years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, or equivalent, required.
• Completion of paralegal degree or certification program required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of legal memoranda.
• Performs legal research at the direction of attorneys.
• Assists attorneys in routine legal matters and provides administrative support as needed.
• Assists attorneys in responding to subpoenas served upon The ERIE.
• Assists attorneys in responding to discovery requests in lawsuits filed against The ERIE.
• Prepares documents and maintains Structured Settlements, including opening and closing Structured Settlement files.
• Prepares documents and maintains Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) Hearing documentation, Act 68 and Act 205 logs, including opening and closing these files.
• Attends meetings and takes notes for attorneys.
• Maintains spreadsheet of restitution payments received, and forwards payments to appropriate Division for processing.
• Assists attorneys, Treasury Department and Claims Operations Department with bankruptcy matters, preference payments and proofs of claim.
• Prepares Hold Orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Contract law

Westlaw

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division or Field Office: Law Division

Department of Position: DEPARTMENT

Work from: Corporate Office, Erie PA

Salary Range: 63,130.00-100,843.00*

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

• This position is based in Erie, PA out of our corporate office, and is an in-person position under ERIE's hybrid remote work bank policy.
• The incumbent will support lawyers in our Data, Privacy & Technology Department.
• The standard working hours for this position are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST with one-hour lunch.
• Working knowledge of contract law and experience using contract life cycle management applications preferred.
• Strong organizational and research skills required, experience with Westlaw strongly preferred.

Provides assistance and support to ERIE attorneys and outside counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of legal memoranda.
• Performs legal research at the direction of attorneys.
• Assists attorneys in routine legal matters and provides administrative support as needed.
• Assists attorneys in responding to subpoenas served upon The ERIE.
• Assists attorneys in responding to discovery requests in lawsuits filed against The ERIE.
• Prepares documents and maintains Structured Settlements, including opening and closing Structured Settlement files.
• Prepares documents and maintains Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) Hearing documentation, Act 68 and Act 205 logs, including opening and closing these files.
• Attends meetings and takes notes for attorneys.
• Maintains spreadsheet of restitution payments received, and forwards payments to appropriate Division for processing.
• Assists attorneys, Treasury Department and Claims Operations Department with bankruptcy matters, preference payments and proofs of claim.
• Prepares Hold Orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The first fiveduties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performedin order forthe job to be accomplished.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Information Management Skills
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.

Additional Experience

• Minimum of six years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, or equivalent, required.

Designations and/or Licenses

• Completion of paralegal degree or certification program required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely