Paralegal Worker's Comp and Liability

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Paralegal with experience in worker’s compensation and general liability to join Staff Legal in Overland Park, Kansas. This is a hybrid position.
 

Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing the following legal support: legal and documentary research; draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents of moderate complexity; prepare discovery requests and responses; and summarize depositions, medical and billing records.  Work will be in support of general liability and worker’s compensation cases and will support multiple remote attorneys in various jurisdictions. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines

• Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, medical records

• Assisting in trial preparation

• Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses

• Scheduling IME/AME/QME

• Review and summarize medical and billing records

• Evaluate wage statements

• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically

• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

• Tracking billable hours

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Law or Paralegal Studies and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

           OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Law or Paralegal Studies and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

           AND

• Experience conducting electronic database research

• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings

• Experience in litigation legal support

 Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in Worker’s Compensation

• Litigation experience

• Insurance industry experience

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP)

• PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)

• Certified Paralegal (CP)

• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

• Professional Paralegal (PP)

 
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

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Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

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Location(s): AM - Overland Park
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 
 
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