Paralegal I

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. seeks an in-house paralegal for our Cleveland litigation office to support e‑discovery needs. The role focuses on subpoenas, document review, and production of materials using the firm's e‑discovery platform.

Collaboration with clients, witnesses, and internal teams is essential. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years as a paralegal, a formal paralegal certificate, and solid experience in litigation, with strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of paralegal experience.
• Formal paralegal certificate.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with document review and production.
• Understanding of discovery response rules (subpoenas).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years of experience with an e-discovery system in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze statutes, case law, and articles for subpoenas responses.
• Collect, review, redact, categorize, and produce documents via in-house e-discovery tools.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, and team members regarding e-discovery needs.
• Collaborate with all levels of the company within the litigation department.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure setting.
• Handle confidential information discreetly and securely.
• Maintain data integrity in the electronic platform.
• Support attorneys and non-attorneys across litigation-related activities.
• Stay updated on market trends and demand.

Skills

Paralegal experience

e-discovery

Litigation support

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Formal paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

e-discovery platform

Job description

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a growing commercial insurance holding company, has an immediate need for an in-house paralegal to work in our litigation department’s Cleveland office as an e-discovery paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles to better understand how to respond to subpoenas served upon any entity in the AmTrust group of companies.
• Collect, review, redact, categorize (e-tag) and produce documents using AmTrust’s in-house e-discovery platform in response to subpoenas or in connection with other legal matters.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, and team members in connection with the e-discovery needs of AmTrust.
• Interact with people at all levels of the company as a member of the litigation department.
• Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting.
• Handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
• Manage and prioritize completing deadlines.
• Maintain data integrity in computer platform.
• Support multiple attorneys and non-attorneys across many facets of AmTrust’s business, including responding to subpoenas, litigation discovery requests, internal investigations, regulatory and compliance matters, special investigations, and corporate due diligence.
• Keep current with market trends and demands.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal
• Formal paralegal certificate
• 1+ year demonstrated experience in litigation
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with document review and production
• Basic understanding of rules concerning responding to discovery requests generated as part of litigations (subpoenas and document demands)
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required
• 3+ years of experience with an e-discovery system, in connection with litigation

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.