Paralegal, Law Department

Prudential Financial

6d • $76,000 - $125,400 • Remote

About The Position

Prudential is well known for solving the financial challenges of people and businesses worldwide. With a diverse team of global professionals, our LCBE/Corporate Affairs function brings together Law, Compliance, Business Ethics and External Affairs along with Prudential Communications, Inclusive Solutions and Global Brand to create a powerful corporate partner. Our mission is to enable Prudential to achieve its goals by navigating legal and regulatory landscapes, engaging on issues that affect our business and strengthen our communities, and effectively managing our image externally and internally. What you can expect: The Prudential Law Department is forming an exciting new legal services team and we are looking for motivated and high achieving paralegals to join this team. The team will provide a wide array of legal support to various law departments within Prudential. The candidates will work on the team with like paralegal professionals, that partner with attorneys and interact with business clients of all levels regarding a variety of legal topics, requests, and regulatory issues. This is an opportunity where you can broaden your knowledge and expertise in many different facets of law in a high-paced collaborative in-house corporate law environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant paralegal experience or equivalent experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• Solid legal research and writing skills.
• Current proficiency in Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and Westlaw is a necessity.
• Desire to be an engaged team member on a high performing team with a “can do” attitude
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to operate in a fast-paced environment; ability to work independently and handle confidential matters.
• Desire to learn and be exposed to new areas or subjects.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in financial services preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research, analysis and summary of state and federal law
• Legal document review
• Contract review
• Pre-litigation complaint cases
• escalated claims handling and inquiries
• Special projects with business clients

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees