Overview
Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Job Summary The Corporate Paralegal provides both paralegal and administrative support for the Corporate Legal Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Support corporate legal staff in execution of their duties including research and data compilation relating to the Company and its subsidiaries
Respond to inquiries from outside counsel
Assist with subsidiary board and corporate governance matters
Help prepare and file regulatory filings
Draft correspondence, letters and memoranda
Maintain Department Compliance calendar
Prioritize and respond to a wide range of questions from internal business partners and external stakeholders
Interact with senior level executives and directors
Maintain and improve logs to track vendor contracts
Assist with obtaining signatures on and copies of executed contracts and approval documentation
Upload new and existing contracts to contract management database
Organize and maintain corporate records
Maintain corporate entity compliance including monitoring, corporate compliance and tracking filing due dates
Respond to internal and external audit requests
Maintain directors and officers list
Maintain legal entity organization chart
Perform all other duties, assignments and projects as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of contract language and structure
Developing knowledge of P&C Insurance industry
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
Excellent deadline management, analytical and research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to organize complex information
High level of initiative and motivation
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information
Ability to follow through a project to completion
Experience and Education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree required
Paralegal Certificate required
Licensed Notary required
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a public company legal department or in a law firm servicing public company clients required
Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.
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James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Job Summary The Corporate Paralegal provides both paralegal and administrative support for the Corporate Legal Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Support corporate legal staff in execution of their duties including research and data compilation relating to the Company and its subsidiaries
Respond to inquiries from outside counsel
Assist with subsidiary board and corporate governance matters
Help prepare and file regulatory filings
Draft correspondence, letters and memoranda
Maintain Department Compliance calendar
Prioritize and respond to a wide range of questions from internal business partners and external stakeholders
Interact with senior level executives and directors
Maintain and improve logs to track vendor contracts
Assist with obtaining signatures on and copies of executed contracts and approval documentation
Upload new and existing contracts to contract management database
Organize and maintain corporate records
Maintain corporate entity compliance including monitoring, corporate compliance and tracking filing due dates
Respond to internal and external audit requests
Maintain directors and officers list
Maintain legal entity organization chart
Perform all other duties, assignments and projects as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of contract language and structure
Developing knowledge of P&C Insurance industry
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
Excellent deadline management, analytical and research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to organize complex information
High level of initiative and motivation
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information
Ability to follow through a project to completion
Experience and Education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree required
Paralegal Certificate required
Licensed Notary required
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a public company legal department or in a law firm servicing public company clients required
Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.
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