Senior Paralegal

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Paralegal to join our Office of General Counsel. This role will provide advanced legal support across a broad range of corporate legal matters, including regulatory licensing, legal research, contract review, and matter management. The Senior Paralegal will work closely with a team of attorneys and collaborate with junior paralegal(s), with a preference for candidates who bring experience mentoring or guiding legal operations staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Regulatory Licensing: Support regulatory filings and licensing activities with Departments of Insurance and other regulatory bodies. Track deadlines and maintain documentation related to state filings and renewals.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct detailed legal research using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and regulatory databases. Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law; prepare concise summaries and recommendations for attorney review.
• Legal Intake & Matter Management: Manage the legal intake process for new matters, ensuring accurate setup in the legal matter management system. Assign appropriate naming conventions, categorize matters, and ensure proper routing to attorneys.
• Corporate Governance Support: Provide support for corporate records, board resolutions, and subsidiary documentation. Assist with entity formation, dissolution, and compliance filings.
• Document Preparation & File Management: Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and training materials. Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all relevant information is accessible and up-to-date.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist with legal projects involving compliance, governance, licensing, and contracts. Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed.
• Contract Review & Drafting: Review, draft, and edit contracts, NDAs, and other legal agreements. Coordinate with attorneys and business partners to ensure timely execution and compliance with internal standards.
• Technology & Systems Use: Input and maintain data in legal systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, SharePoint). Ensure data integrity and support reporting needs.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with a team of attorneys and legal operations professional(s). Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal support environment.
  
  

Required

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm. OR
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting corporate legal functions in the property & casualty insurance industry.
• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, legal research and contract law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
  

Location

Hybrid defined as three or more days per week in the office.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Paralegal (Preferred)
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning
  
  

Technical Skills

• Analytical
• Drafting
• Jurisprudence
• Legal Research
• Office Administration
• Record Keeping
• Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
  
  

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

About Us

Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.