Paralegal I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance for family

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking an in-house Paralegal for our Florida Staff Counsel office. The role is hybrid, four days in the office, with responsibilities supporting workers' compensation defense and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have a formal paralegal certificate and at least three years of paralegal experience, preferably in Florida WC matters, plus strong writing, communication, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Formal paralegal certificate.
• 3 or more years of experience as a paralegal.
• FL Workers' Compensation experience preferred.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in defense litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Superior interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions and appeals.
• Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
• Draft complex motions.
• Assist in trial preparation including notebooks, exhibits, subpoenas and witness coordination.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses and team members.
• Interact with all levels of the company as part of the legal team.
• Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting.
• Maintain data integrity in computer systems.
• Support multiple attorneys in the defense of workers' compensation cases.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Florida Staff Counsel office.

This position is hybrid 4 days a week in office out of our FL 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
• FL 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.