Paralegal II, General Liability (Hollywood, FL)

Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.).

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While our model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.

This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Hollywood, FL

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support up to three attorneys
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
• Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines
• Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties
• Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Keeping track of billable hours.
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
• Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

OR

• Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

AND

• Experience conducting electronic database research
• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Experience in legal support
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Defense experience
• Insurance industry experience
• Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
• Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems
• Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses
• Experiencing filing with the Florida Courts E-filing system.
• Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules
• Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to effectively collaborate throughout the organization.
• Experience with obtaining, tracking, and organizing non-party records
• Experience working with records retrieval services
• CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP)
• PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)
• Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
• Professional Paralegal (PP)

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed hourly rate range for this position is $28.22 - $39.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Ft. Lauderdale
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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