Corporate Paralegal

WHO WE ARE

IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s over 140 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

CORPORATE PARALEGAL

IMT Insurance is currently searching for a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal department. This position plays a key role in supporting the Legal department by conducting legal research, managing compliance initiatives, overseeing contract administration, and serving as a liaison between internal stakeholders and the Legal team. You must have strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, a collaborative spirit, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply online today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Legal Research & Regulatory Support:
  • Conduct legal research on business law, insurance laws, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations.
  • Monitor changes in state and federal insurance regulations and assist in implementing necessary updates to internal policies and procedures.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Support the legal team in maintaining compliance with state departments of insurance and other regulatory bodies.
  • Assist with corporate governance matters, including entity management, annual filings, and board documentation.
• Contract Lifecycle Management:
  • Draft, review, and manage a wide range of contracts, including producer agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements.
  • Maintain and improve the contract management system, ensuring timely renewals, compliance tracking, and version control.
• Legal Intake & Stakeholder Communication:
  • Manage the legal intake process, triaging requests and ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Serve as a liaison between the legal department and internal business units, including underwriting, claims, compliance, and finance.
• Administration and Legal Operations Support:
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling, document preparation, and file management.
  • Assist with litigation support, subpoena responses, and coordination with outside counsel as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program and 5+ years of experience as a paralegal required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal operations tools (e.g., CLM platforms, matter management software).
• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities.
• An innovative mindset with a desire to develop new or enhance existing legal processes and systems.
• Interest in legal operations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• In-house experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with P&C insurance products, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain ce