Paralegal

Job Type:

Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
 

About Hiscox

As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.

We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.

Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.

Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.

The Role:

The Paralegal will work with a collegial team of attorneys on Hiscox’s US Legal Team. This position is responsible for providing support across key areas including regulatory compliance, contract management, litigation support and document management, reporting and auditing, and legal operations. Join a collaborative team of legal professionals, where your contributions are crucial to the ambitious goals of our growing business. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage legal department’s shared email inbox, proactively communicating with internal clients and handling team workflow processes.
• Manage the intake and tracking of regulatory inquiries and consumer complaints directed to the business. Assist with consumer complaint response and regulatory data analysis.
• Provide extensive administrative support by efficiently preparing and editing various types of legal correspondence and document productions.
• Assist with investigation and response to subpoenas and third-party document/information requests directed to the company.
• Review, manage, and track all incoming service of process to ensure company’s timely response, and assist attorneys with corporate litigation management to ensure critical deadlines are met.
• Support team on all aspects of vendor and broker contract management.
• Provide general administrative support to the team by efficiently preparing various types of legal correspondence and document productions. 
• Assist with legal invoice and matter management in Legal Tracker, and other administrative tasks needed to effectively manage outside counsel.
• Maintain internal legal document and knowledge repositories; assist with preparation of management reports.
• Support the Senior Paralegal with overall legal operations and planning. 
• Assist with legal research and other special project work as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent degree.
• At least 2-4 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to proactively manage competing tasks and projects in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills, and ability to interact with customers,
• business partners and stakeholders at all levels and across different functional areas.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Lists and managing SharePoint sites preferred.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document preparation.
• P&C insurance industry background preferred.

Hiscox Values

At Hiscox our spirit is in Challenging Convention and everything we do is guided by our Values.

• Courage: Do the right thing however hard
• Quality: World class where it matters
• Integrity: True to our word
• Excellence in Execution: Consistent, timely, efficient delivery
• Human: Firm, fair and inclusive

 What Hiscox USA Offers

• 401(k) with competitive company matching 
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage 
• 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days 
• Paid parental leave 
• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service 
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs 
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program 
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing 
• 2023 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program 
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture 
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks 
• Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation 

About Hiscox US

Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus primarily on the needs of small and middle market commercial clients, via both the broker and direct distribution channels and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.

Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 420 employees mostly operating out of - Manhattan, Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, and Scottsdale. Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber & data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property and terrorism.

Please note that this position is hybrid and requires working in office two (2) days per week. Position can be based in the following locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Manhattan, NY

Salary range: $77,000-$110,000

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