Paralegal, Home Office Claims & Litigation Support

Federated Mutual Insurance Company; Owatonna (MN); Remote; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced paralegal to support the Home Office Claims Department with property and casualty matters. You will coordinate legal processes, assist in litigation support, and work with in-house attorneys, claims staff, and outside counsel.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal degree or certificate, at least five years of experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Westlaw, with excellent communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of five years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience utilizing Westlaw legal research tools.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in various online applications, databases, and the Company’s claim system.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential business and personnel information.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with attorneys and business partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation management support for pre-litigation and civil litigation matters involving the Company.
• Gather, organize, and distribute litigation-related documents and information to attorneys, Claims personnel, outside counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Receive, review and distribute legal documents formally served on the Company and determine appropriate recipients for timely handling.
• Coordinate and administer responses to subpoenas and records requests served on the Company, including reviewing requests, tracking deadlines, preparing correspondence, collecting applicable fees, and securely producing responsive materials.
• Manage records associated with Company’s panel counsel law firms and administer software platform for reviewing outside counsel law firm invoices.
• Monitor workflows, tasks, and deadlines to support efficient case management.
• Coordinate and administer litigation holds and related documentation.
• Assist attorneys with legal and organizational projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Federated Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced paralegal to support the Home Office Claims Department with property and casualty matters. You will coordinate legal processes, assist in litigation support, and work with in-house attorneys, claims staff, and outside counsel.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal degree or certificate, at least five years of experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Westlaw, with excellent communication and confidentiality skills.