Corporate Paralegal

Come grow with James River Insurance! James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs. At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.Job SummaryThe Corporate Paralegal provides both paralegal and administrative support for the Corporate Legal Department.Duties and ResponsibilitiesContinuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer ServiceSupport corporate legal staff in execution of their duties including research and data compilation relating to the Company and its subsidiariesRespond to inquiries from outside counselAssist with subsidiary board and corporate governance mattersHelp prepare and file regulatory filingsDraft correspondence, letters and memorandaMaintain Department Compliance calendarPrioritize and respond to a wide range of questions from internal business partners and external stakeholdersInteract with senior level executives and directorsMaintain and improve logs to track vendor contractsAssist with obtaining signatures on and copies of executed contracts and approval documentationUpload new and existing contracts to contract management databaseOrganize and maintain corporate recordsMaintain corporate entity compliance including monitoring, corporate compliance and tracking filing due datesRespond to internal and external audit requestsMaintain directors and officers listMaintain legal entity organization chartPerform all other duties, assignments and projects as assigned by managementKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of contract language and structureDeveloping knowledge of P&C Insurance industryIntermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office SuiteExcellent deadline management, analytical and research skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAttention to detail and ability to organize complex informationHigh level of initiative and motivationAbility to work independentlyAbility to communicate with all levels of the organizationAbility to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company informationAbility to follow through a project to completionExperience and EducationAssociate's or Bachelor's degree requiredParalegal Certificate requiredLicensed Notary requiredMinimum of three years of relevant experience in a public company legal department or in a law firm servicing public company clients requiredPlease note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.