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Litigation Paralegal

Transamerica

Posted Feb 06

Full TimeRemoteBaltimore, Maryland

Who We Are

Transamerica has been making financial services available to the many, not just the few, for more than 100 years. We’re a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and investment solutions, serving millions of customers throughout the United States. Transamerica’s dedicated professionals focus on helping people live their best lives through saving, investing, and protecting their loved ones. Transamerica is dedicated to building America’s leading middle market life insurance and retirement company, providing a broad range of quality individual life insurance policies, workplace supplemental insurance benefits, workplace retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and investment products, including mutual funds, annuities, stable value solutions, as well as investment management services.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, and Employee Benefits), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People and Places; Brand; Corporate Affairs; Risk; and Technology).

Job Description Summary

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with research activities, the execution of legal transactions, and preparation and processing of legal documents.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Carries out legal assignments of routine nature. Work is reviewed and evaluated by others.
Investigates facts and routine matters in the law.
Makes recommendations to supervisor after researching fairly standard legal issues.
Creates and implements paper and electronic document collection, review and production systems and tracking documents with minimal supervision.
Understands e-discovery and computer forensics concepts such as litigation holds, preservation of data and chain of custody.
Creates and implements case file and organizational systems for electronic and paper case files and workrooms.
Compiles, reviews, and analyzes documents as required by attorneys specific to case issues and determines necessary information.
Communicates, corresponds, and interacts with clients and outside entities, such as, government entities, expert witnesses, vendors, corporations, and other law firms to gather information or data.
Serves as factual resource on cases and demonstrates knowledge of case documents.
Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Lead Manager.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality. Understands ethics of position including ethical rules in regard to confidentiality, and client representation and advocacy.
Collaborates effectively and professionally with clients and all levels of personnel, including attorneys, colleagues, and administrators.
Willingness to support matters at any level required as a supporting member of the paralegal team.
Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to attorneys and staff.
Must be an initiative-taking, self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context.
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
Able to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate to resources available.
Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a team player, in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work effectively in a multi-office environment and with a virtual team.
Must take ownership of deliverables and be accountable.

Qualifications

0-2 years of paralegal experience.
2 years formal legal training or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Capable of communicating effectively with co-workers and those in other departments.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Life and Health Insurance Litigation experience.

Working Conditions

Normal office / remote environment
Office Environment, with telecommute ability/ Remote working will be considered.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The US salary for this position generally ranges between $45,000 - $59,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

* As of December 31, 2022

Inclusion & Diversity 

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back 

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company 

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 29.5 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.  

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