Job Description

Litigation Paralegal – Support Auto & General Liability Claims at GardaWorld

The Paralegal will work closely with the AGC to provide support to the Legal Department, in particular the Auto and General Liability (personal injury, property loss) Claims and Litigation Team. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is capable of working both collaboratively and autonomously as this position is based at the U.S. headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 / year
• Work Site Location: St. Louis, MO
• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld.
• Travel: Limited travel may be required to support GardaWorld operations.

• Prepare, organize and manage an online database of claims and litigation files and ensure electronic and hard copy documents are kept up to date when cases are active and archived once closed.
• Prepare and update reports of claims and litigation for corporate leadership
• Gather evidence and documents related to new claims and litigation from various departments in the Company
• Conduct pre-trial claim investigation and prepare initial claim assessments.
• Manage claims handling process from initial intake to closing.
• Meet with attorneys, clients, insurance adjusters and GardaWorld management and other employees to discuss claims and litigation cases or projects.
• Resolve claims as needed by negotiating and drafting settlement agreements, in consultation with AGC.
• Review and draft legal documents and provide support with general company secretarial matters.
• Review and process invoices using Legal Tracker to the Accounts Payable Department.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on claims and litigation matters.
• Schedule meetings and telephone conferences.
• Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree or bachelor degree in paralegal studies
• A paralegal certificate is preferred, but not required.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to pass an extensive screening process.
• 1-2 years of related law firm or in-house legal department experience preferred, in particular with auto accidents, personal injury, and property loss claims.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes and other related matters.
• Superior organization, administration and document management skills to undertake work in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines.

• Process-driven mentality
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft office 365, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Stable, progressive work history
• High degree of professional ethics, punctuality, and integrity.
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.


It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

Qualifications

Education