Department: Legal, Audit & Compliance

Location: Springfield, MA

Compensation: $65,000 - $77,000 / year

Description

Our StoryImagine being part of a team that's not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America, we're at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.What's in StoreWe are on the lookout for a highly skilled and proactive Paralegal to support the Davies team with pre-litigation and litigation as well as to conduct legal research and potentially assist with the corporate contract function. The position's emphasis will be on processing subpoenas from start to finish across property and casualty third party administrator businesses as well as other substantive areas such as workers' compensation and life and health.

You must have 2-5 years of paralegal experience in house with an insurance company with third party administrator business--property and casualty and experience with reviewing and processing subpoenas in state and federal court systems, as well as regulatory subpoenas. Additionally, you will need to have a high-level attention to detail and problem-solving skills, display a comfort level working with key people at all levels within an organization and superb communication skills, verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Support Davies attorney(s) with all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation management
Process state, federal and regulatory subpoenas from start to finish
Assist with the discovery process, draft and review records requests and interrogatories, assist with discovery responses and requests for testimony/witness coordination
Support regulatory and executive complaint processes
Conduct legal research including statutory, caselaw, regulatory, forms, and insurance industry compliance research
Organize and maintain legal and litigation files as well as create and maintain reports and spreadsheets, maintain legal documents databases
Support corporate attorney with contract function to include reviewing, drafting, maintaining, and recording contracting documents; assist with negotiating and analyzing contracting documents
Support company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
Perform other duties as assigned

This is a full-time, home-based position.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

2-5 years of paralegal experience in house with an insurance company with third party administrator business—insurance defense experience in property and casualty, auto, liability
Experience with and ability to review and process subpoenas in state and federal court systems, as well as regulatory subpoenas
Paralegal Certificate and/or advanced paralegal education preferred
Experience and familiarity with litigation process, supporting discovery process, witness coordination, organizing and maintaining documents and files
Advanced legal research skills including regulatory research, statutory and caselaw research, and ability to research and analyze statutes and regulations impacting the insurance industry
Experience and ability to support regulatory complaint processes
Proficient with Westlaw, Legal Tracker (or equivalent programs)
Ability to review and draft contracting documents, to maintain, record and file contracting documents; assist in contract negotiations; analyze contractual language and synthesize information including tracking differences across large numbers of contracts
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through
Exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
High level attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
Exhibit discretion with sensitive and confidential information
Display a comfort level working with key people at all levels within an organization

Benefits

At Davies North America, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
Paid holidays.
Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.

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