Paralegal II, General Liability

Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.).At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While our model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.This hybrid role requires employees to work onsite in the Irvine office one day per week.In this role you will be responsible for:Providing legal support two attorneysDrafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directedProviding legal support such as legal and documentary researchMonitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlinesConducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical recordsPreparing discovery requests and responsesSubpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-partiesScheduling Surveillance, Compulsory Medical Exams, and Site InspectionsAssisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnessesOrganizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronicallyContributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Collaborating with attorneys, staff, claims professionals and leadership to accomplish successful business and litigation outcomes.Basic Qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support areaORAssociate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support areaANDExperience conducting electronic database researchExperience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadingsExperience in legal supportExperience with Microsoft OfficeANDAdditional requirement for California only:Paralegals must meet one of the following requirements:Have a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program ORHave a certificate from an accredited paralegal program with at least 24 semester units of law-related courses ORHave a bachelor's degree or higher and one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a California-licensed attorney who has been practicing for the past three years (or an attorney who's practiced in California federal courts for the past three years).Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal CertificateDefense experienceInsurance industry experienceAbility to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus NexisComfortable working in a paperless work environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadingsStrong Microsoft Office and technical skillsFamiliarity with litigation management software systemsTrial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnessesExperiencing filing with the California Courts E-filing system.Familiarity with California Rules of Civil Procedure and local RulesExperience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websitesYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]Why Zurich?At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code1033.Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.Location(s): AM - IrvineRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: NoLinkedin Recruiter Tag: