Legal Assistant/Paralegal Staff Counsel

About the role

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will partner with Hiscox’s policyholders and claims professionals to deliver the best possible result in the defense of General Liability lawsuits. This is a hybrid position, with only two days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process court filings (E-filing)
• Maintain and review firm calendar
• Prepare and process new client and matter forms
• Manage legal case files, ensuring all documents are organized and accessible
• Gather information from clients and draft and proofread legal documents, maintaining high standards of accuracy
• Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel, demonstrating strong phone etiquette
• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Experience in Civil Litigation Defense: 7 years +
• Experience in calendaring civil litigation dates and deadlines and setting/reserving court appearances for attorneys
• Familiarity and experience with document management systems and case management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation in proofreading and document preparation
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Teams) and various legal software applications
• Experience manipulating PDFs in Adobe
• Detail-oriented, proactive, organized and excellent follow-through skills
• Accuracy, speed and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Preparation of trial documents and assembly (trial binders)

Skills

• Paralegal certificate is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
• 24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
• Paid parental leave
• 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
• Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks

Pay

$70k-$110k

Schedule

Hybrid, with only two days in the office per week