Paralegal - Legal Ops and Risk

Convergint•Hoffman Estates, IL

16h•$33 - $43

About The Position

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Paralegal to join our amazing culture. As a Paralegal, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows. We have an incredibly talented and collaborative Legal team that works hand in hand together to tackle the latest issues of the day. In this position, you will be supporting litigation, claims, insurance, and the legal operations of the Legal Department. For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers. Who You Are You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Paralegal. We are open to candidates without former paralegal training that have experience in insurance and claim handling. Who We Are With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide. What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently.
Must be able to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously.
Excellent judgment and discretion, especially regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
Solid research and analysis skills.
Proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years paralegal or equivalent. Paralegal certificate not required.

Responsibilities

Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
Assists the Legal Department in all aspects including providing prompt responses to customers and colleagues, tracking and communicating litigation and other matters and maintaining organization and efficiency within the Legal Department.
Researches legal issues, case law, regulatory requirements, and insurance coverage matters to support litigation strategy, compliance initiatives, and risk management activities.
Prepares insurance applications, renewal materials, and supporting documentation by gathering underwriting data and coordinating with internal stakeholders and brokers.
Reviews contracts, incident reports, and related documentation to identify potential legal or insurance issues and escalate as appropriate.
Tracks legal requests to the Legal Department, insurance claims, litigation matters to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
Communicates with internal teams and external partners to gather information necessary for claims handling, insurance renewals, and legal matters.
Drafts letters and prepares presentation materials to address legal matters and risk mediation controls.
Supports lawyers in the Legal Department through legal request intake review, invoice support, mailing letters, and opening mail, and other administrative duties.
Performs other duties as requested or required.