litigation paralegal

Sedgwick•Memphis, TN

27d

About The Position

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. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance litigation paralegal 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). The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. 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. Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Paralegal certification required.
Three (3) years of corporate legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
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
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
Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Hearing, vision and talking

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).

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