Remote Paralegal I: General Liability

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is hiring a Paralegal I, General Liability to support liability litigation. Under attorney supervision, you will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage discovery and subpoenas in a fully remote role with California flexibility.

You will monitor case schedules, interview witnesses, prepare discovery responses, and assist trial prep while collaborating with attorneys and claims professionals to drive favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Paralegal qualification meeting California requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience conducting electronic database research
• Experience drafting legal documents and pleadings
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Providing legal research and documentary support
• Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and deadlines
• Conducting interviews and summarizing depositions
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties
• Scheduling surveillance, medical examinations, and site inspections
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Responding to inquiries from clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Organizing and maintaining case files electronically
• Collaborating with attorneys and claims professionals to achieve outcomes

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery handling

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Paralegal certificate with 24 law units

Bachelor’s degree or higher in law-related field

High School Diploma with 4+ years of legal support

Associate Degree with 2+ years of legal support

Tools

Lexus Nexis

California E-filing system

Job description

Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is hiring a Paralegal I, General Liability to support liability litigation. Under attorney supervision, you will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage discovery and subpoenas in a fully remote role with California flexibility.

You will monitor case schedules, interview witnesses, prepare discovery responses, and assist trial prep while collaborating with attorneys and claims professionals to drive favorable outcomes.