Paralegal II

Liberty Mutual Insurance

5d

About The Position

At Liberty Mutual, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and supporting our policyholders and business operations. We value a healthy work-life balance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Join us as Paralegal II to provide litigation support to our Staff Legal offices.
Reporting to a Paralegal Manager, the Paralegal II provides support for litigation matters of moderate complexity including client communication, discovery, pleading preparation and legal research on litigation matters with limited guidance and direction from aligned attorneys and people leader.
Please be advised that Paralegals are expected to align their working hours with EST and CST time zones to support their respective staff legal office teams.
Note: Due to business requirements, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the following states: California, Arkansas, Kentucky and North Carolina.

Requirements

• Requires paralegal certificate or 4 years of non-clerical litigation experience under the direction of an attorney.
• Ability to perform thorough legal research using advanced techniques, independently draft legal documents including motions and assist with analysis on complex matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, policyholders, and judges.
• Requires strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to effectively prioritize work.
• Must display effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and corporate and legal databases.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using advanced techniques and effectively manage case files and deadlines, handling large volumes of data to support attorneys in building strong legal arguments.
• Technology Integration: Efficiently manage legal documents, deadlines, and electronically stored information during litigation using case management and e-discovery tools, while proactively leveraging new and existing technologies to optimize workflow, streamline processes, and generate data-driven insights for improved outcomes.
• Strategy Development and Analysis: Analyze case information and assist in developing legal strategies, identifying legal precedents, and applying legal principles to formulate recommendations for attorneys and clients.
• Project Management: Manage moderately complex legal projects, including planning, organizing tasks, allocating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure that objectives are met and potential risks are proactively addressed.
• Team Development and Collaboration: Actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and attorneys, fostering collaboration and mentoring team members, while conveying information clearly to motivate the team and achieve successful outcomes.
• Legal Knowledge Application: Apply a strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and court rulings to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance, while effectively managing legal documents and drafting complex legal materials.
• Client Relationship Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' concerns and priorities, maintaining open lines of communication, providing timely updates, and establishing trust to enhance client relationships.
• Effective Communication: Assertively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, influencing outcomes and maximizing organizational performance while adapting communication styles to suit diverse audiences.

Benefits

• At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.
• We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level