Paralegal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Corporate Risk Manager/General Counsel (US Group) for renewals and audits for the various insurance programs;

• Assist with contract reviews with respect to insurance and certain legal terms;

• Assist Project Teams with COI and endorsement procurement from Subcontractors and Vendors:

• Assist with claim/dispute support, including without limitation discovery production, legal drafting, legal research, and data/cost aggregation for adjusters;

• Work with outside legal counsel relating to claims and disputes, as applicable;

• Work with outside insurance Broker teams for risk management issues;

• Collaborate with project teams and corporate personnel on legal and risk issues;

• Use customary software such as MS Office, invoice software, and various virtual meeting platforms;

• Organize and maintain insurance and legal-matter files and databases, including claim files and contract databases.

• This person will engage regularly with corporate and operational teams on insurance and legal issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Insurance experienced preferred; construction experience a plus;

• Detail-oriented, analytical, creative, problem-solving, persuasive, and organized;

• 3+ years of relevant/related experience in insurance or legal fields;

• Ability to adapt to systems and processes within a multi-industry environment;

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with co-workers of different levels;

• High level of integrity and capable of collaborating with groups;

• Capable and competent writing skills and proficient with customary technologies;

• Demonstrated leadership skills;

• Team player able to work well within a dynamic environment.

Other Information:

• Will report to Corporate Risk Manager/General Counsel (US Group);

• This position will be located in Birmingham Headquarters building (820 Shades Creek Parkway);

• Minimal travel required;

• Salary position with an expected 40-hour work week and full-time benefits.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and is subject to change at any time.

B.L. Harbert International is an EEO/VETS/DISABILITIES employer.