Claims - Paralegal Claims Counsel
For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.
Our Claims Counsel team is currently seeking a Paralegal Claims Counsel in our Worcester, MA location. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This role is eligible for Hybrid/Flex work arrangement.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Claim Counsel Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the attorneys in the Claim Counsel organization, primarily on litigation functions, with a focus on preparing responses to subpoenas and discovery requests directed to the Company, administering the Claims Department’s litigation hold and electronic discovery processes, managing legal projects, providing general legal and administrative support for the Claims Counsel Group.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Coordinates and prepares responses to subpoenas served on the Company seeking documents and other information.
- Manages and supports preparation of discovery responses in litigation involving the Company.
- Administers the Claims Department’s litigation hold and electronic discovery processes in collaboration with the Company’s Office of the General Counsel
- Performs various administrative tasks such as scheduling, preparing litigation reports, creating/ maintaining legal databases and document archives, processing legal invoices responding to routine inquiries and preparing expense reports. Manages various projects as necessary to meet evolving legal demands.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
- High School degree required; college degree and or paralegal or related certification preferred.
- Paralegal experience and/or familiarity with litigation a plus though willing to train a candidate with the relevant capabilities and aptitude.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite of applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint
- The aptitude and willingness to learn multiple technology platforms as needed for purposes of searching for relevant documents, managing litigation, and reporting to stakeholders.
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally with others, including our outside law firms.
- Organized, motivated, team oriented and able to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
This job posting provides cursory examples of some of the job duties associated with this position. The examples provided are not complete, and the position may entail other essential and job-related functions and responsibilities that employees will be required to perform.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
- Click here for the full list of Benefits
EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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