Paralegal II, General Liability; Hollywood, FL

Overview

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

This is a hybrid work position reporting to one of the following North American office locations:
Hollywood, FL. In-person attendance may be required occasionally.

• Provide legal support to up to three attorneys
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Conduct legal and documentary research
• Monitor and adhere to case schedules and filing deadlines
• Conduct interviews, summarize depositions, review discovery responses and medical records
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Subpoena, collect, and organize records from non-parties
• Schedule surveillance, compulsory medical exams, and site inspections
• Assist in trial preparation
• Respond to inquiries from and interact with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Track billable hours
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation, electronically
• Contribute to team efforts and participate in related projects as needed
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to achieve successful business and litigation outcomes

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the Legal Support area
• OR Associate Degree and 2+ 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Defense experience
• Insurance industry experience
• Ability to conduct electronic database research (including Lexus Nexis)
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to 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
• Experience 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 collaborate effectively across the organization
• Experience 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)

Zurich’s compensation and benefits are influenced by a variety of factors including location, role, skill set, and experience. For more information about Total Rewards, please refer to the company materials. The proposed hourly rate range for this position is $28.22 - $39.00, with a 5% short-term incentive bonus eligibility. Zurich provides a comprehensive employee benefits package and competitive compensation.

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? We encourage candidates to share their unique perspectives and ideas. Zurich North America has a long history in risk management and is a global organization with opportunities for career development and inclusion. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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. 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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