[Hiring] Senior Paralegal @Liberty Mutual

Role 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
• 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.

Requirements

• Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.
• Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible.
• Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines. For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.

Travel

• 25%