Paralegal

iA American • Addison, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Paralegal Build the future with us Are you driven by meaningful work and eager to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Paralegal , you will play a key role in supporting our Legal Department and ensuring the organization operates with integrity, compliance, and excellence. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your legal expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. What you’ll accomplish with us As a Paralegal , you’ll be at the core of our mission.

Requirements

• Is known for their strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
• Stands out for their excellent legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Is recognized for their ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Has 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, ideally with a focus on regulatory compliance and/or contract review
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field (Paralegal certification is a plus)
• Is proficient with MS Office and legal research databases, and can quickly learn new systems
• Shows excellent organization, record‑keeping, and prioritization skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Adapts well to procedural and organizational changes
• Brings a positive, learning‑oriented attitude and takes initiative in their work
• Is able to work overtime as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the VP–Chief Legal Counsel on corporate and compliance matters
• Review routine legal agreements and pleadings
• Coordinate with internal and external counsel on discovery, document collection, and litigation calendaring
• Conduct factual and legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulatory analysis
• Assist with regulatory and licensing matters
• Organize and maintain case files, legal documents, and department records
• Support legal review of agreements under the direction of the Legal team
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding contracts, policies, and other legal issues
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, expense oversight, filing, and record‑keeping
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, insurers, and regulators
• Ensure consistency between the legal department and business partners
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the legal department

Benefits

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
• Competitive benefits, including:
• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Vacation and wellness/personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and family assistance program
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees