Paralegal

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our  journey as we strive to transform the insurance  carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our  internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the paralegal is to provide paralegal assistance to the Claims or Legal Department and may assist in training other legal staff. This position exists to ensure the company is compliant with state law, legal matters are properly addressed, and contracts and other legal documents are correctly stored and maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a proactive case manager on current files handled by assigned attorneys.

• Maintains case lists and follows up with internal personnel and outside attorneys.
• Prepares general status letters or emails to internal personnel.
• Communicates frequently with handling attorney regarding status of cases and attorney’s calendar.
• Follows department procedures on handling various types of cases.

Prepares materials necessary for upcoming cases.

• Contacts outside attorneys, insureds, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, and internal representatives.
• Prepares notice and demand letters to third parties, their carriers, and attorneys.
• Assembles arbitration and trial exhibit materials.
• Prepares responses to legal pleadings.
• Processes form filings, which may include WCAB/EAMS and state filings.

Supports attorneys and internal representatives through administrative duties.

• Prepares, files, and serves miscellaneous documents. Summarizes depositions and reports/records.
• Schedules and confirms appearances and other pertinent dates for attorneys and internal representatives.
• Performs additional administrative duties such as typing, photocopying, and filing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Business Administration, Management, or related field.  Minimum 2-5 years related experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.

Workers' Compensation experience highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products and department matter management system. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business or legal periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.

We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opport