Paralegal - Vancouver

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in insurance defence litigation support and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Paralegal to provide legal support and expertise within our Staff Legal team in our Vancouver office.

Reporting to Managing Counsel, you will join a close-knit team of two lawyers and one Legal Assistant, delivering in-house legal expertise in insurance defence litigation. As a Paralegal, you will work independently and collaboratively to support lawyers with research, document preparation, case management, and other legal tasks. You will help ensure the efficient handling of moderately complex legal matters and contribute to the success of our team and clients.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Conduct thorough and timely legal and documentary research on moderately complex matters; summarize findings in reports, charts, presentations, and other formats.
• Prepare moderately complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings; draft complex legal documents under lawyer direction as needed.
• Assist with case preparation and management, including factual investigations, witness interviews, discovery, and evidence compilation.
• File exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with courts and/or opposing counsel; maintain case details in appropriate systems.
• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic documents and files; delegate tasks to the Legal Assistant as appropriate.
• Respond to inquiries and provide case updates to lawyers, internal departments, external agencies, and customers.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of department or case expenses, indemnity reserves, and related performance analysis.
• Attend trials or other legal proceedings in support of a lawyer as needed.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• Paralegal Diploma and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

OR

• 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area

OR

• College or university degree (law or otherwise) with 4 or more years of experience

AND

• Experience conducting electronic database research
• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Experience in litigation legal support

Preferred:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Insurance industry experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The salary range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed the range listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience.  The starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.

Our Culture

• At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
• We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
• We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
• We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
• We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
• We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.