Paralegal II, General Liability

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; Dallas (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Paralegal II to support liability litigation cases. This hybrid role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting attorneys. Candidates should have a strong background in legal support and be comfortable working independently in both remote and office environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Legal Support or 2+ years with an Associate Degree.
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting electronic database research.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to 2-3 attorneys.
• Draft legal pleadings and monitor case schedules.
• Organize and maintain case files electronically.

Skills

Legal Support

Electronic Database Research

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Paralegal II, General Liability

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Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability 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 should be expected.

This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Dallas, TX or Houston, TX

In this role you will be responsible for:

Providing legal support to up to 2 -3 attorneys

Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed

Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research

Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines

Preparing discovery requests and responses

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

Required:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

E-Filling Experience

Insurance Defense experience

Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis

Comfortable working in a paperless work environment

Be able to work independently

Experience with direct client contact

Experience assisting with exhibits in trial

Comfortable working in a remote & an office environment.

CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) or PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)

Certified Paralegal (CP) or Professional Paralegal (PP)

Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Houston
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No

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