Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and global provider of risk management solutions for the housing, lifestyle, and auto sectors, has an immediate need in its growing Litigation Practice Group for a Senior Paralegal.  Reporting to the Vice President and Managing Attorney, Litigation, within the Litigation Practice Group, the Senior Paralegal position will be part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants that supervises and directs Assurant’s litigation matters.  The position will be based out of Assurant’s offices in Atlanta, GA, offering a flexible, hybrid work schedule.   

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

• Support internal teams of attorneys and business clients across the enterprise.

• Interface with outside legal advisors and third-party vendors in the management of Assurant’s claims and complex litigation. 

• Review and analyze incoming lawsuits, regulatory complaints, and subpoenas.

• Manage all aspects of the civil litigation discovery process, and subpoena process.

• Maintain and update case management database and tracking systems.

• Supervise outside counsel and coordinate litigation strategy, under the direction of in-house counsel, to resolve legal disputes expeditiously and economically.

• Attend and participate in mediations as the company representative.

• Prepare and present reports on significant litigation developments. 

• Assist the Litigation Practice Group on other matters and projects as needed.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Minimum of 7 years of experience at a top law firm and/or corporate legal department, including considerable experience in all phases of civil litigation.  The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance defense, class action litigation, and/or employment matters.

• Paralegal certification and/or equivalent legal credentials.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Stellar academic credentials, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, proven leadership, and track record of success.

• Proficiency in legal terminology, court procedures, and document management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.

• Highly autonomous and self-motivated work ethic.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, excellent follow-through, responsiveness, and customer service skills.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills, including project and time management skills to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Notary public certification preferred. 

• Local candidates preferred.  No relocation offered.

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?  

This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone.  Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to talk and hear.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Pay Range:

$62,000.00 - $103,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

09/20/2024

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.