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 a Paralegal I to provide litigation support to our Staff Legal offices. Reporting to a Paralegal Manager, the Paralegal I provides support for routine litigation matters including client communication, discovery, pleading preparation and legal research on litigation matters under the direction of aligned attorneys and people leader. Please be advised that Paralegals are expected to align their working hours with specific time zone to support their respective staff legal office teams.

Note:

Due to business requirements, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the following states:

California Responsibilities:

Legal Research:

Efficiently locate and retrieve relevant case law, statutes, and regulations using legal research tools and databases to support attorneys in building effective 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:

Under moderate guidance, carefully evaluate the impact of legal matters by identifying potential risks and determining the best course of action to address them.

Project Management:

Independently handle discrete projects or tasks within legal matters, ensuring effective planning, organization, and resource availability to meet project objectives while monitoring progress.

Legal Knowledge Application:

Use strong analytical skills to break down legal information, identify patterns, extract relevant details, and apply legal principles to assist attorneys in informed decision-making. Prepares basic legal documents.

Client Relationship Development:

Effectively communicate with clients, actively listen to their concerns, demonstrating empathy, and proactively addressing their needs to maintain positive relationships.

Effective Communication:

Articulate thoughts clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats, asking relevant questions and seeking clarification as needed to ensure accurate conveyance of information and successful project execution. Qualifications Requires paralegal certificate or 2 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 in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, 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://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits Liberty 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