• Job Description

  Req#: 74003

  Description

  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 Paralegal II to provide litigation support to our Staff Legal offices.

  Reporting to a Paralegal Manager, the Paralegal II provides support for litigation matters of moderate complexity including client communication, discovery, pleading preparation and legal research on litigation matters with limited guidance and direction from aligned attorneys and people leader.

  Please be advised that Paralegals are expected to align their working hours with PST and MST time zones to support their respective staff legal office teams.

  Responsibilities

  • Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using advanced techniques and effectively manage case files and deadlines, handling large volumes of data to support attorneys in building strong legal arguments.
  • Technology Integration: Efficiently manage legal documents, deadlines, and electronically stored information during litigation using case management and e-discovery tools, while proactively leveraging new and existing technologies to optimize workflow, streamline processes, and generate data-driven insights for improved outcomes.
  • Strategy Development and Analysis: Analyze case information and assist in developing legal strategies, identifying legal precedents, and applying legal principles to formulate recommendations for attorneys and clients.
  • Project Management: Manage moderately complex legal projects, including planning, organizing tasks, allocating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure that objectives are met and potential risks are proactively addressed.
  • Team Development and Collaboration: Actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and attorneys, fostering collaboration and mentoring team members, while conveying information clearly to motivate the team and achieve successful outcomes.
  • Legal Knowledge Application: Apply a strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and court rulings to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance, while effectively managing legal documents and drafting complex legal materials.
  • Client Relationship Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' concerns and priorities, maintaining open lines of communication, providing timely updates, and establishing trust to enhance client relationships.
  • Effective Communication: Assertively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, influencing outcomes and maximizing organizational performance while adapting communication styles to suit diverse audiences.

  Qualifications

  • Requires paralegal certificate or 4 years of non-clerical litigation experience under the direction of an attorney.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Ability to perform thorough legal research using advanced techniques, independently draft legal documents including motions and assist with analysis on complex matters.
  • 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.
  • Must display effective 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 inevery aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensivebenefits, 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://LMI.co/BenefitsLiberty 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.Fair Chance Notices

  • California
  • Los Angeles Incorporated
  • Los Angeles Unincorporated
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco

• About the company

  At Liberty Mutual, we want to help you embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. We’ve spent more than 100 years creating innovative insurance products, services, ideas and technologies to meet the world’s ever-changing needs—breaking away from old mindsets and thinking outside of traditional insurance roles. Why? Because we’re committed to transforming our industry in order to create peace of mind for our customers.

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