Paralegal

Posted Oct 5

Company Overview:

CoventBridge Group is the global leader in full-service investigations providing: Surveillance, SIU and Compliance, Claims Investigation, Counter-Fraud Programs, Desktop Investigations, Social Media, Record Retrieval, Canvasses and Vendor Management programs. With offices in the UK and U.S. the company provides top tier data privacy and security practices, deploys robust case management technology customized to clients’ needs and delivers worldwide coverage via its 1000 employees and affiliates worldwide.

About the Opportunity:

CoventBridge is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our HR & Legal team. The Paralegal is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in the implementation and management of corporate governance policies, business initiatives and overall efficiencies of the legal department. Responsible for the day to day management of all legal notices including the processing, and coordination of testimony requests and creation of discovery responses. In charge of preparing investigators for testimony at hearings and depositions. Performs legal research in areas including, but not limited to, contract, and labor and employment issues. Support managers and operational team members on a variety of multi-state legal matters. Oversees commercial insurance renewals and corporate compliance at state level.

This position will report directly to the companies’ General Counsel.

Responsibilities/ Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handle service of process documents, including subpoenas and writs of garnishment
  • Ensure that all legal process documents are processed and stored in a timely manner and in accordance with established procedures
  • Prepare investigators for court appearances and depositions
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel and client counsel to prepares responses to non-party subpoenas for documents
  • Analyze and interpret federal, state and local laws, as requested by the General Counsel
  • Coordinates with insurance company for commercial insurance, renewals, COIs
  • Assist in the review, comparison, editing, execution, and filing of Client, Vendor and Supplier contracts and related documents
  • Organizing, filing and tracking the status of litigation matters
  • Coordinates review and payment of legal billings
  • Maintains department specific databases, file systems 
  • Conducts semi-annual compliance review of state business licenses
  • Assist with internal and external audits being performed
  • Handle incoming phone calls and correspondence, identifying critical items for action
  • Special projects or additional tasks as assigned by C-Suite

Competencies:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product while meeting goals or deadlines
  • Strong work ethics and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Access
  • Familiarity with using online legal research sites such as LexisNexis and PACER.
  • Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
  • Be analytical and methodical in your approach to problems
  • Efficiency and ability to work well within a team are key

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or Pre-Law field preferred
  • Paralegal Certificate from a program approved by the American Bar Association required
  • 4+ years of experience in-house corporate department required with litigation experience preferred
  • Experience in healthcare or government a bonus

Benefits

Benefits:

  • Career development training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Life, LTD and STD paid by the employer
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Tuition assistance after 1 year of service

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 annually.  This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CoventBridge is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, caste, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

CoventBridge is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, CoventBridge will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Human Resources; 888-932-7364; humanresources@coventbridge.com).