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Paralegal

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide general litigation support to the legal department; to prepare status reports related to claims against the Company; to conduct initial investigation of claims as requested; and to provide support to legal counsel responsible for claims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides legal support and research skills to Corporate Legal department.Prepares comprehensive, complex and accurate reports to assist legal counsel in analysis of E&O claims to meet client specific, program or company senior management needs.Compiles, reviews and analyzes claims reports and communicates data to legal counsel.Conducts initial investigation of claims as requested to include interviewing appropriate colleagues and utilizing information technology to obtain information regarding the underlying claim.Assists with reporting appropriate claims to carrier and responding to carrier requests.Assists responsible location in responding to department of insurance complaints.Maintains subpoena database and forwards subpoenas to responsible location. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Paralegal certification required.

Experience

Three (3) years of corporate legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of JURIS claims management systemPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsExcellent oral and written communicationAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsGood judgment and discretion skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $55,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.