Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Department: Claims

Location: In-office in Richmond, VA 23233

Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming claims for all lines of business, including, but not limited to: Allied Healthcare, Professional Liability, Public Entity, Commercial Property, Excess Liability, General Casualty, Contractors, Product Liability, and Management Liability.

• Conduct preliminary assessment of incoming claims by reviewing allegations, gathering any additional information or documentation needed, and locating all appropriate underwriting documents.

• Evaluate the complexity, urgency, and severity of the incoming claim and assign to the most appropriate claims examiner.

• Draft letters for and at the direction of claims examiners.

• Assist claims examiners by summarizing records or reports.

• Assist management with running various reports.

• Conduct legal research as requested.

• Assist with post settlement tasks such as finalizing releases, obtaining dismissals, paying legal fees, and collecting deductibles.

• Organize and archive documents related to any assigned tasks.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field (preferred).

• Paralegal certification (preferred).

• Familiarity with insurance claims (preferred).

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.