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Job Information
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Job Title:
Paralegal I |
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Company:
Guardian Life |
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Location:
Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
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Job Category:
Legal |
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Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager) |
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Contact Information
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Company:
Guardian Life |
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Reference Code:
4799 |
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About Us
With over 5,500 employees and over 2,800 financial representatives in 94 agencies, Guardian is the fourth largest mutual life insurance company in the United States. Founded in 1860, Guardian is now a Fortune 500 company. Guardian and its subsidiaries provide almost three million people with life and disability income insurance, retirement services and investment products, such as mutual funds, securities, variable life insurance and variable annuities. Our company also supplies employee benefits programs to five million participants, including life, health and dental insurance, as well as qualified pension plans.
Guardian's reputation is built on accessibility, professionalism and performance, as well as the depth and quality of the long-term relationships we build with our clients. We have an unwavering belief in integrity and fair dealings. |
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Paralegal I
Position Objective: Performs, in accordance with established policies and procedures, a variety of duties to assist attorneys to whom assigned. Observes strictest confidentiality in all matters. Manages documentary aspects of (a) financial and other transactions, (b) contract negotiations and development, (c) civil and administrative litigation and (d) corporate maintenance and other legal matters. Collects, analyzes, organizes and maintains factual information and documents in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure. Principal Accountabilities: Activity | Makes independent decisions based on application of knowledge and experience in providing paralegal support. This includes, but is not limited to, creating and maintaining litigation documents, opening case files, performing legal research, assisting with litigation matters, tracking and reporting legal expenses, witness interviews and document review. | Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports. Conducts legal research, drafts memos, and assists in preparing for and summarizing depositions, opinions, reports and information related to the matter. Prepares chronologies and medical records summaries for litigation cases. | Keeps current on laws and regulations through continued legal education each year. Conducts legal research for attorneys on statutes and cases via Lexis/Nexis. Projects include compilation of information on various topics gathered from searches of all fifty states. | Drafts Discovery responses Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents for litigation cases. Prepares initial document holds to incoming litigation. Manages documents in all transaction and litigation matters. | Performs additional assignments as required, such as assisting with providing legal support to various departments of company, conducting compliance advertising and form reviews and assisting attorneys with special projects. Manages available resources with great efficiency and develops cost effective resolutions for work related matters. Create and maintain repository of key legal opinions, motions, legal briefs and other documents. Independently handles significant business matters, not ethically requiring attorney supervision, like Board reports, reinsurance submissions, recovery, analysis of customer complaints, subpoena responses. Assists and provides initial reviews for power of attorney issues, rescission matters and other legal issues. | - Provides administrative support when requested.
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Skills and Knowledge: Competencies/Skills: - Excellent interpersonal skills,
- Demonstrated verbal and written communications, the ability to communicate with all levels of the Company
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to maintain a confidential environment
- Attention to detail and time standards
- Excellent judgment, detailed-oriented and able to prioritize
- High level of initiative and team spirit to support attorneys
Knowledge: - In depth knowledge of civil litigation process and procedure
- Well versed in Microsoft Office products; specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Knowledge of the company/departments and their relationships a plus, but not necessary
- Lexis/Nexis research skills
Education and Experience: Education: - Paralegal certificate required or equivalent
Experience: - 3+ Years of Experience preferred
If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=831876-1789-4072
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