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Zurich NA Paralegal, Workers Comp in Maitland, Florida
Paralegal, Workers Comp
114288
Zurich North America is currently hiring a Workers Comp Paralegal for its Staff Legal Offices in Orlando, FL. The Paralegal will support attorneys who handle moderate to complex Liability litigation cases in a fast- paced and rewarding litigation environment.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Providing legal support up to three remote attorneys
Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines
Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records
Preparing discovery requests and responses
Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties
Scheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site Inspections
Assisting in trial preparation
Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
Keeping track of billable hours.
Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal or Legal Support areaOR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal or Legal Support areaAND
Experience conducting electronic database research
Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Defense experience
Insurance industry experience
Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively 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
Experiencing 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 effectively collaborate throughout the organization.
Experience with 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)
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
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Location(s): AM - Maitland
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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