Advanced Senior Paralegal

$53,300 - $95,900/Yr

Unum - Portland, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, ME

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

At Unum, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. As a part of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing employee benefits and service solutions that empower employees at our client companies to navigate through life's various moments. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is paramount, and we strive to create a workplace culture that is not only award-winning but also supportive of every team member's success. In this position, you will provide complex paralegal assistance to attorneys, potentially taking on a lead role where you will mentor and guide other paralegals. Your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, analyzing complex legal issues, and preparing legal documents while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. You will also be involved in large projects, assisting other paralegals with their workloads as necessary. Your role will require you to interact with employees at all levels, showcasing your judgment and coordination skills with both in-house and outside counsel. You will have the opportunity to work on various legal matters, including litigation support, corporate law, and insurance operations. This may involve preparing for depositions and trials, managing due diligence requests, and maintaining legal documentation. Your advanced knowledge of the company's products and legal issues will be essential in navigating the complexities of group and individual policies and claims. Unum is a Fortune 500 company with a global presence, and every role within our organization is meaningful, impacting the lives of millions. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive benefits, including health, vision, dental, and generous paid time off, along with opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Join us in our mission to help others and make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and complex analysis as assigned.
• Locate information for attorneys and other internal and external authorities.
• Interview company employees to develop detailed information on all phases of Unum operations.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and organize documents as needed.
• Prepare draft responses of legal documents.
• Ensure that legal documentation is processed in compliance with legal requirements.
• Assist with or take a lead role in large projects and assist other paralegals with their workload as necessary.
• Assist with witness preparation for deposition and trial.
• Interact with all levels of company employees and coordinate appropriately with in-house and outside counsel as needed.
• Renew, research, and process garnishments, state/federal levies, bankruptcies, child support orders, and other legal withholding orders.
• Prepare and file answers with courts and administrative tribunals.
• Maintain, develop, and update standard and non-standard RFP responses based on business objectives and sales and risk strategies.
• Support legal education training initiatives of the department by researching and creating training tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• A minimum of a paralegal certificate and 3 years of paralegal experience or seven (7) years of paralegal experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relation skills.
• Excellent word processing, math, and research skills.
• Demonstrated independent critical thinking and judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to train/mentor Paralegals and Senior Paralegals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in corporate law and insurance operations.
• Familiarity with SEC and NYSE filing requirements.
• Knowledge of complex litigation processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (health, vision, dental).
• Short & long-term disability insurance.
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• Generous paid time off (including paid time to volunteer).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution.
• Mental health support.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work environments.