Marsh McLennan is currently seeking a motivated and eager Junior Paralegal to join the Marsh Mercer Litigation team. In this role, you will support several attorneys in the US and Canada as well as other functions in the region on a wide range of litigation-related matters, including litigation support and subpoena responses.
Junior Paralegal
What can you expect?
- The junior paralegal works directly with and supports a team of in-house attorneys on a wide range of litigation and litigation-related matters and initiatives.
- The junior paralegal position assists with document collection, review and production, including for Company litigations and third-party discovery requests; legal holds; day-to-day organizational efficiencies; and other matters as assigned.
- The position interacts not only with in-house attorneys and outside counsel, but also with other functions and business units.
What is in it for you?
- Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
- Generous paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and one paid corporate volunteer day
We will count on you to:
- Be responsible for document collection, organization and retention processes; issue and maintain legal holds; organize and maintain all core legal/business documents.
- Participate in a document review, including issue-spotting, attorney client privilege, data privacy and collection processes in connection with subpoenas, litigation and client requests.
- Serve as a liaison among the in-house attorney team, outside counsel, vendors, and other parties involved in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor and communicate all litigation, arbitration and other litigation-related deadlines to in-house attorneys.
- Conduct legal and factual research; provide summaries on relevant business, regulatory and compliance issues; and collect, analyze and present reports on various types of data.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2+ years of experience in a law office/firm preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Teams
What makes you stand out?
- Experience working in a law firm or in legal or compliance functions of a financial services or insurance company a plus
- Experience working with Relativity and electronic discovery.
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $45,900 to $91,700.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
