Paralegal
- Erie, PA
- $61,892-98,865 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Department of Position: Legal Support SectionWork from: Corporate Office in Erie, PA
Salary Range:$61,892.00 - $98,865.00 *salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.Benefits That Go Beyond The BasicsWe strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
- Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
- Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
- Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
- This position is based in Erie, PA out of our corporate office, and is an in-person position under ERIE's hybrid remote work bank policy.
- The incumbent will support lawyers in our Data, Privacy & Technology Department.
- The standard working hours for this position are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST with one-hour lunch.
- Working knowledge of contract law and experience using contract life cycle management applications strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational and research skills/Westlaw knowledge preferred.
- Assists in the preparation of legal memoranda.
- Performs legal research at the direction of attorneys.
- Assists attorneys in routine legal matters and provides administrative support as needed.
- Assists attorneys in responding to subpoenas served upon The ERIE.
- Assists attorneys in responding to discovery requests in lawsuits filed against The ERIE.
- Prepares documents and maintains Structured Settlements, including opening and closing Structured Settlement files.
- Prepares documents and maintains Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) Hearing documentation, Act 68 and Act 205 logs, including opening and closing these files.
- Attends meetings and takes notes for attorneys.
- Maintains spreadsheet of restitution payments received, and forwards payments to appropriate Division for processing.
- Assists attorneys, Treasury Department and Claims Operations Department with bankruptcy matters, preference payments and proofs of claim.
- Prepares Hold Orders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Values Diversity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Information Management Skills
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Job-Specific Knowledge
- Instills Trust
- Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Minimum of six years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, or equivalent, required.
- Completion of paralegal degree or certification program required.
- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
- Driving; Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely