Paralegal II, General Liability; Hollywood, FL

Overview

Paralegal II, General Liability (Hollywood, FL). This is a hybrid work position. Reporting into one of the North American office locations:
Hollywood, FL. Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is hiring to join their team under the supervision of an attorney, supporting moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). The model provides flexibility and autonomy with occasional in-office attendance when meaningful and valuable.

Zurich North America acknowledges work-life balance and flexibility as a priority. This role may require in-office attendance occasionally to facilitate in-person connections and collaborative activities.

• Providing legal support up to three attorneys
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research
• Monitoring and adhering to case schedules and filing deadlines
• Conducting interviews, summarizing depositions, reviewing discovery responses and medical records
• Preparing discovery requests and responses
• Subpoenaing, collecting and organizing records from non-parties
• Scheduling surveillance, compulsory medical exams, and site inspections
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Keeping track of billable hours
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
• Contributing 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
• OR Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area
• Experience conducting electronic database research
• Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Experience in legal support
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Defense experience
• Insurance industry experience
• Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis
• Comfortable working in a paperless work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively draft legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office and technical skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems
• Trial experience, including preparing trial exhibits and witnesses
• Experiencing filing with the Florida Courts E-filing system
• Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and local Rules
• Experience navigating Clerk, Court and Judicial websites
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to effectively collaborate throughout the organization
• Experience with obtaining, tracking, and organizing non-party records
• Experience working with records retrieval services
• CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP)
• PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP)
• Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)
• Professional Paralegal (PP)

Your 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 hourly rate range for this position is $28.80 - $42.00, 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.]

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. Code 1033.

Location(s): AM - Hollywood (FL)
Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

Nearest Major Market:
Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami

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