Paralegal

Markel • Omaha, NE

8d • $32 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to Markel’s in-house insurance legal team, primarily on regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional matters, excluding litigation. The role supports document preparation, regulatory filings, legal operations, and other activities related to Markel’s business and compliance obligations. It is a hybrid position based at Markel’s offices in Rosemont, Illinois, or Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree in paralegal studies, certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar, proofreading, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, able to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• US work authorization is required; Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of in-house paralegal experience or other relevant legal, regulatory, or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with document management systems, legal operations tools, or workflow management systems.
• Notary Public designation.
• Prior insurance, regulatory, compliance, or financial services experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad legal and administrative support to in-house attorneys supporting Markel’s insurance operations, primarily on regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional matters, excluding litigation.
• Prepare and assist with regulatory filings, including insurance holding company filings, state regulatory submissions, licensing-related filings, and other corporate regulatory documentation.
• Conduct internet-based factual and legal research and assist with special research projects.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting the property and casualty insurance industry and help communicate relevant changes to attorneys and business partners.
• Monitor third-party vendors supporting NDA review processes and help track compliance with company requirements.
• Assist in drafting, organizing, and managing legal and regulatory documents.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and legal records so documents are accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Work with internal business partners, including Underwriting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Compliance, and serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and the rest of the company.
• Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and execution of legal and regulatory documents.
• Maintain regulatory calendars and help track filing deadlines and reporting obligations.
• Support other legal operations, regulatory, and compliance initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance plan options for full-time employees.
• Vision insurance plan options for full-time employees.
• Optional life insurance.
• Optional disability insurance.
• Optional AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• PTO.
• Corporate holidays and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Competitive benefit programs intended to support employees’ needs at different stages of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time