Paralegal I

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is hiring a Paralegal I to support moderate to complex liability litigation. The role involves drafting pleadings, conducting research, and supporting two attorneys under attorney supervision.

The position is remote for a strong candidate with California Workers’ Compensation experience; CA onsite one day per week at Gold River office when applicable. Strong MS Office and document handling are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant legal support experience.
• Experience drafting legal documents and pleadings.
• Experience with electronic research databases and MS Office.
• California paralegal requirements may apply for CA candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to two attorneys.
• Draft pleadings and other documents as directed.
• Conduct legal and documentary research.
• Monitor case schedules and filing deadlines.
• Summarize depositions and review discovery responses.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Subpoena records from non-parties.
• Assist in trial preparation and organize case files.
• Communicate with clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Track billable hours and maintain electronic files.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Microsoft Office

Electronic database research

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Lexus Nexis

California E-filing

Litigation management software

Job description

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Paralegal I

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Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.).

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While our model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance could be expected.

This is a remote work position for a strong candidate with a background in Workers Compensation experience in California, or our Gold River, CA office where employees are required to be onsite one day per week.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support two attorneys
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
• Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines
• Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties
• Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Keeping track of billable hours.
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
• Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
  OR
• Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
  AND
• Experience conducting electronic database research
• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Experience in legal support
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Additional requirement for California only:

Paralegals must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
  OR
• Have a certificate from an accredited paralegal program with at least 24 semester units of law-related courses
  OR
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher and one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a California-licensed attorney who has been practicing for the past three years (or an attorney who’s practiced in California federal courts for the past three years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Insurance industry experience
• Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
• Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems
• Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses
• Experiencing filing with the California Courts E-filing system.
• Familiarity with California Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules
• Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed hourly ratefor this position is $34.86 - $45.67, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewardshere .]

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No
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