AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing commercial insurance company, has an immediate need for an in-house Paralegal to work in our NJ Staff Counsel office.
This position is hybrid 4 days a week in office out of our Princeton, NJ office.
Responsibilities- Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decision and legal articles to prepare legal documents including; briefs, pleadings, motions and appeals
- Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
- Draft complex motions
- Assist in the preparation for trials, including trial notebooks, exhibits, subpoenas and witness coordination
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, witnesses, court, and team members
- Interact with people of all levels of the company as a member of the legal team
- Capability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting
- Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
- Manage and prioritize completing deadlines
- Maintain data integrity in computer platform
- Support multiple attorneys in the defense of workers’ compensation cases.
- Formal paralegal certificate
- 3 or more years of experience as a paralegal
- NJ Workers’ Compensation experience preferred
- 2 years demonstrated experience in defense litigation
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and multi-task required
- Dynamic deadline-oriented work environment
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
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What We OfferAmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
Skills Required
- Formal paralegal certificate
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience
- At least 2 years of demonstrated defense litigation experience
- New Jersey workers’ compensation experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and multitask
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
What We Do
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company. Founded in 1998 to provide workers’ compensation insurance to small businesses in the United States, the company now operates in three segments around the globe: Small Commercial Business Insurance, Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty, and Specialty Middle-Market Property and Casualty Program Insurance.
