Paralegal

Paralegal

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.