The Paralegal will support the Lead Paralegal by researching insurance law and helping to ensure that the company’s insurance policies, advertising material, and other related forms comply with insurance laws and regulations in all states and jurisdictions. The Paralegal will help draft policy form language, revise state specific notice language, respond to internal regulatory inquiries, and complete annual form certifications and reporting. This position is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), located in our corporate office in McKinney, Texas, and 2 days work from home (Monday and Friday).
- Research insurance laws; using Westlaw or other legal research service.
- Stay abreast of relevant state and federal legislation, regulations, and Department of Insurance Bulletins which affect insurance products and related advertising.
- Product development support; help draft and proofread policy forms, benefit riders, applications, or other related materials.
- Research regulations to determine validity of objections and assist with responses to objections.
- Discuss and resolve problems with form language with other Home Office personnel.
- Attend various project meetings.
- Assist with the review of test material and data related to new product implementation.
- Maintain submission and approval documentation.
- Help prepare ancillary forms for new product filings as required by state insurance departments utilizing SERFF.
- Learn the SERFF filing system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Ability to critically analyze issues, problem solve and recommend actionable responses.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to respond appropriately and professionally to Home Office staff and outside insurance department analysts or examiners, in writing, in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to undertake multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to organize and plan.
- Extremely detail oriented and very well organized.
- Ability to perform varied tasks using personal computers and mainframe administrative programs.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
- Legal or insurance industry experience.
- Strong proofing and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated research and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with competency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.