Paralegal - Group Protection
About the role
The Role at a Glance: As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the Litigation team within the Group Protection Legal & Compliance Department by conducting legal research and assisting with a broad range of litigation and departmental activities.
Responsibilities
- Researching, reviewing and analyzing group insurance litigation files, understanding the content, applying critical thinking/analysis to case facts in accordance with Department processes.
- Coinciding, researching and organizing discovery as requested.
- Performing accurate benefit calculations and presenting values related to litigated files in accordance with Department processes.
- Researching and responding to subpoenas and related requests.
- Issuing and monitoring litigation hold orders.
- Completing legal research requests as assigned.
- Performing other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- A undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate with minimum 3 years relevant experience is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in group insurance/financial services industry a plus.
- Experience in group insurance claims management a plus.
- Litigation support experience preferred.
- Ability to draft succinct and appropriate business letters and emails.
- Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience managing multiple tasks effectively and showing strong flexibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Proficiency with business unit systems (AWD).
Qualifications
- A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations.
- Possesses a bias for action and avoids workplace distractions.
- Drives performance targets to completion.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professionalism and discretion.
- Strong flexibility and multitasking abilities.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
- Proficiency with business unit systems (AWD).
Benefits
Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Pay
The pay range for this position is $35.87 - $47.83 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.
Schedule
Work Arrangement: Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.87 - $47.83 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.
Contact Information
Requisition #: 76298
Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted through September 16, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
About the Company
At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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