Associate Paralegal - Compliance-LEG0000SK
Job Summary
Under general supervision, assists management, attorneys and other paralegals by providing legal support services, which may include the day-to-day coordination of legal-related activities including filings, completion of forms, research, annual reporting, corporate minutes and licensing.
CNA is one of the largest Commercial insurance companies in the country, headquartered in Chicago with offices across the USA. Globally CNA has over 6,000 employees worldwide and the ability to underwrite and offer our products in over 200 countries.
CNA offers competitive salaries and annual bonuses, paid time off (minimum of 20 vacation days, 8 sick days and 10 paid company holidays for full-time employees), a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and an industry leading 401K plan with a generous automatic company contribution as well as additional matching opportunities on employee contributions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assists in performing legal research.
2. Assists in the review and organization of legal documents and may act as administrator for document control on due diligence and other matters. May oversee document intake or management.
3. Assists with the maintenance of legal, compliance, corporate governance and other corporate/business records and databases.
4. May assist with preparing and routing certifications, written consents and materials for various insurance and non-insurance board matters.
5. May assist with preparing and filing documentation related to the insurance company licenses in various states including preparation of UCAA documentation and related paperwork.
6. May assist with preparing and filing of documentation related to state authorization for legal entities including qualification and withdrawal paperwork.
7. May assist in tracking and processing of annual report filings for insurance and noninsurance entities in various states.
8. May work with internal and external resources on projects, including researching, gathering information from others and preparing responses, reports, and presentations.
9. Escalates issues requiring attorney involvement as required.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. Knowledge of law office operations.
2. Knowledge and application of legal research tools as well as overall general knowledge of civil procedure and substantive law of jurisdiction.
3. Strong internal/external customer interactive skills.
4. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
5. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
6. Solid written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
7. Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
8. Ability to work in a team environment.
Education & Experience
1. Associate's degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program or equivalent experience.
2. Typically a minimum of two years experience in a related corporate legal environment.
EEO Statement: CNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture. M/F/D/V.
Job
Legal
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Organization
Law Financial Supp & Trans
