Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Paralegal - Overland Park, KS (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Paralegal Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2026 as early as June 22nd through July 20th. 

About the program:

Our innovative Paralegal Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance within our Legal teams.  
 

In our Overland Park office Paralegal Apprentices will develop the necessary skills to effectively support our In-House Staff Legal Team by:

• Organizing and maintaining all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters
• Providing legal and administrative support
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
• Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Assisting in trial preparation 
• Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Keeping track of billable hours
• Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases

Earn & Learn:

The two-year program offered in Overland Park, KS combines targeted coursework virtually at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

 Paralegal Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will: 

• Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich 
  • Work 3.5x a week, School 1.5x a week, paid for all 40 hours/week
• Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in: 
  • Paralegal Degree from Harper Community College
• Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship 
• Possess credentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace  

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Professional work experience not required.
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service 
• Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry

• Ability to balance multiple priorities between work and school deadlines 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to communicate with impact 
• High degree of self-discipline and focus 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment 
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel  
• Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the hourly rate is $20.67, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s):
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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