Paralegal

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide general litigation support to the legal department; to prepare status reports related to claims against the Company; to conduct initial investigation of claims as requested; and to provide support to legal counsel responsible for claims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal support and research skills to Corporate Legal department.
• Prepares comprehensive, complex and accurate reports to assist legal counsel in analysis of E&O claims to meet client specific, program or company senior management needs.
• Compiles, reviews and analyzes claims reports and communicates data to legal counsel.
• Conducts initial investigation of claims as requested to include interviewing appropriate colleagues and utilizing information technology to obtain information regarding the underlying claim.
• Assists with reporting appropriate claims to carrier and responding to carrier requests.
• Assists responsible location in responding to department of insurance complaints.
• Maintains subpoena database and forwards subpoenas to responsible location. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Paralegal certification required.

Experience

Three (3) years of corporate legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of JURIS claims management system
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good judgment and discretion skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.