Paralegal I

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an in-house Paralegal to work in our NJ Staff Counsel office. The position is hybrid, four days a week in the Princeton office.

Responsibilities include researching law sources, drafting briefs, motions, and discovery responses, and assisting in trial preparation. Ideal candidates have a formal paralegal certificate and at least three years’ experience, preferably in workers’ compensation defense.

Qualifications

• Formal paralegal certificate required.
• 3+ years paralegal experience.
• NJ workers’ compensation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze statutes, decisions, and articles to prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and appeals.
• Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
• Draft complex motions and assist in trial preparation.
• Coordinate for trials with notebooks, exhibits, subpoenas, and witnesses.
• Communicate with clients, adversaries, court, and team members.
• Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain data integrity.
• Support multiple attorneys in defense of workers’ compensation cases.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office proficiency

Independent multi-tasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

NJ workers’ compensation experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing commercial insurance company, has an immediate need for an in-house Paralegal to work in our NJ Staff Counsel office.

This position is hybrid 4 days a week in office out of our Princeston NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decision and legal articles to prepare legal documents including; briefs, pleadings, motions and appeals
• Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
• Draft complex motions
• Assist in the preparation for trials, including trial notebooks, exhibits, subpoenas and witness coordination
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, witnesses, court, and team members
• Interact with people of all levels of the company as a member of the legal team
• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
• Manage and prioritize completing deadlines
• Maintain data integrity in computer platform
• Support multiple attorneys in the defense of workers’ compensation cases.

Qualifications

• Formal paralegal certificate
• 3 or more years of experience as a paralegal
• NJ Workers’ Compensation experience preferred
• 2 years demonstrated experience in defense litigation
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required
• Dynamic deadline-oriented work environment

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.

• 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.