Paralegal

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

The Insurance Transactional & Regulatory paralegal is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys and utilizes the knowledge within the specialized area to perform legal research, document drafting and technical procedures, and direct assistance with a variety of duties concerning insurance regulatory, compliance and corporate maintenance. This position has an annual billing requirement of 1500 hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with insurance regulatory and corporate matters, including compliance filings, producer and insurance company licensing, rates, and forms filings, and researching and digesting insurance regulations and legislation.

• Spend substantial time and effort specifically on surplus lines insurance matters.

• Assist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorneys, as appropriate.

• Prepare and follow through on filings with regulatory agencies (including required follow-up issues, requests, etc.).

• Assist with responding to regulatory inquiries, licensing requests, and business transactions.

• Research application and regulatory filing requirements for insurance companies, producers, and intermediaries.

• Communicate directly with state insurance regulators.

• Perform all assignments in strict compliance with ethical guidelines governing the practice of law.

• Receive and follow complex instructions.

• Take appropriate action to monitor and meet deadlines.

• Establish priorities and work concurrently on a variety of projects.

• Track and record client-billable time and non-billable hours, meeting minimum billable hour requirements.

• Maintain and prioritize work daily and communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, strong initiative, solid organizational skills, and exceptional communication and client-interfacing skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands in a fast-paced team environment.

• Demonstrate strong organizational, writing skills and proofreading skills.

• Demonstrate good teamwork skills within and among practice groups, offices, and firm to facilitate efficient delivery of legal services.

• Consistently exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

• Ability to use sound judgement and good discretion.

• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients effectively and professionally.

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills.

• Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.

• Able to use initiative in accomplishing routine assignments with minimum supervision.

• Must be available to work overtime when needed and requested.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree; any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience, specifically in Insurance Transactional & Regulatory

• Specific experience in excess and surplus lines insurance preferred.

• Experience in computer processing and research tools, such as Westlaw, LexisNexis and/or NILS.

• Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.

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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a w