Paralegal II, General Liability

Zurich Insurance Group • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is hiring a Paralegal II to support moderate to complex general liability litigation cases under the supervision of an attorney. The position provides legal support to as many as four attorneys, including case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, and trial preparation. It is a hybrid role based in Boston, Massachusetts, or Rocky Hill, Connecticut; occasional in-office attendance is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of experience in legal support, or an associate degree and at least two years of experience in legal support.
• Experience conducting electronic database research.
• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings.
• Experience in legal support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal experience in Connecticut and Massachusetts jurisdictions.
• E-filing experience.
• Insurance defense experience.
• Ability to conduct electronic database research, including LexisNexis.
• Microsoft 365 Office experience and strong Windows 10 computer skills.
• Comfort working in a paperless environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with direct client contact.
• Experience assisting with trial exhibits.
• Comfort working in both remote and office environments.
• CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) or PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP) credential.
• Certified Paralegal (CP), Professional Paralegal (PP), or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for up to four attorneys.
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
• Conduct legal and documentary research.
• Monitor case schedules and filing deadlines.
• Conduct interviews and summarize depositions and medical records.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Respond to inquiries from and interact with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Track billable hours.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documentation.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related work and participating in projects as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
• May be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED