Description

Senior Paralegal At Liberty Mutual, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and supporting our policyholders and business operations. We value a healthy work-life balance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Join us as a Senior Paralegal to provide litigation support to our Staff Legal offices. Reporting to a Paralegal Manager, the Senior Paralegal provides support for complex litigation matters including client communication, discovery, pleading preparation and legal research on litigation matters with minimal direction and guidance from aligned attorneys and people leader.

*The Senior Paralegal position is an exempt position and may require some travel.

Responsibilities

Legal Research: Utilize advanced legal research techniques and databases to gather specialized information that supports attorneys in constructing effective legal arguments.
Technology Integration: Lead the management of legal documents, deadlines, and electronically stored information throughout complex litigation using advanced case management and e-discovery tools. Proactively drive the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance workflow efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver data driven insights that support strategic decision-making and superior case outcomes. Provide guidance and training to other paralegals to enhance overall productivity and outcomes.
Strategy Development and Analysis: Exercise skilled judgment in evaluating complex legal matters, making informed recommendations and decisions that align with business objectives and maximize organizational performance.
Project Management: Manage complex legal projects that support the strategic goals of the organization, demonstrating advanced project management skills by planning, organizing, and overseeing initiatives involving multiple teams and jurisdictions.
Team Development and Collaboration: Actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and attorneys, fostering collaboration. Mentor and guide colleagues within the paralegal team, fostering a positive work environment and facilitating professional growth while ensuring effective communication of information and expectations.
Legal Knowledge Application: Apply extensive legal knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations to proactively minimize operational risks, implementing strategies for efficient document management and legal processes; prepares sophisticated legal documents.
Client Relationship Development: Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business and legal needs, proactively anticipating issues and presenting tailored legal strategies to build trust and influence positive outcomes.
Effective Communication: Assertively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, effectively influencing outcomes and enhancing organizational performance by adapting communication styles to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Requires paralegal certificate or 8 years of non-clerical litigation experience under the direction of an attorney.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Highly proficient in performing complex legal research, writing and analysis. • Strong knowledge of court procedures and medical terminology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, policyholders, and judges.
Requires strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail. • Ability to exercise independent judgment and to effectively prioritize work.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and corporate and legal databases.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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Senior Paralegal

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