Everlake Life Company
Senior Paralegal
Everlake Life Company, Northbrook, Illinois, us, 60065
Description
Who We AreEverlake, a leading life insurance company headquartered in Northbrook IL with offices in Chicago IL and Lincoln NE. At Everlake, you will find the dynamics of a small entrepreneurial organization and the strength of a big corporation rolled into one. We think big and evolve quickly, backed by a collaborative mindset and a solid financial foundation. Position SummaryThis multi-dimensional Senior Paralegal position in the Legal Department will provide support for numerous issues, such as corporate governance, operations, transactions, and litigation.
The Senior Paralegal will support the efficient operation of the Legal Department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the organization's attorneys, the Senior Paralegal conducts and summarizes legal research, summarizes and monitors relevant issues, gathers matter related documents for the attorneys to analyze, supports corporate governance processes, maintains corporate records, and prepares regulatory filings. The Senior Paralegal in this position will draft standard documentation, distribute for review, and obtain necessary approvals and signatures.
This role requires a proven legal professional with experience working in high performing settings. Experience with life insurance, annuities and corporate governance is desired. Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriateReview new and proposed legislation and determine applicabilityGather matter related documents for the attorney to analyzeManage intake of new mattersConsult with outside counsel, as neededOversee project management, coordination, and collaboration with Legal Department, business clients and board members, as neededManage data (execute, file, track, and retain) documentsCoordinate with various functions within the company to respond to regulatory inquiries, licensing requests, law department referrals, and business transactionsAssist with management of litigation, as neededSupport corporate governance processes, including general recordkeeping, preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes, periodic filings and required approvalsFacilitate annual board and shareholder meetings, assist with board and shareholder resolutions, manage board portalOversee and maintain corporate records, corporate minute books, certificates, and archives, in accordance with records retention requirementsPrepare and follow through on filings with regulatory agencies (including required follow-up issues, requests, etc.)Prepare and file jurisdictional qualifications to do business, Certificates of Authority, and related entity and corporate governance items for all companiesManage biographical affidavits as needed for insurance companiesResearch regulatory requirements for filings and contacts (written and oral) with the applicable department of insurance regarding requirements and other issuesGather signatures and provide notarization of documentsConduct, summarize, and analyze basic research, including gathering facts, researching and analyzing applicable laws, regulations, and case laws, etc., as necessaryKnowledge of required software applications at an intermediate levelProvide limited administrative supportQualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field; American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal CertificateInsurance-industry experience preferredKnowledge of legal holds and discovery processesAnalytical skills and strong attention to detailAbility to identify, prioritize and solve problems effectively regarding basic mattersAbility to work in diverse, multi-office, and long distance environmentsBasic project management skills and experience interacting with law firm/vendorsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationBasic researching, proofreading, and formatting skillsAbility to collaborate and interact with all levels of personnel and build strong relationships with business colleaguesHigh degree of ethics and integrityStrong interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication and effective customer service skillsAbility to identify inconsistencies in routine work and initiate corrective action within own workflowAble to deliver results with a sense of urgencyAdapts well to change; able to multi-task and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentIs a proactive self-starter who is able to manage his/her time effectively and work independentlyBenefits:Medical, dental and vision benefits401K planIncentive ProgramFlexible paid time off planHybrid work environmentPaid holidaysTuition assistance
Pay Range
$70,000.00 Annually to $86,000.00 Annually
Who We AreEverlake, a leading life insurance company headquartered in Northbrook IL with offices in Chicago IL and Lincoln NE. At Everlake, you will find the dynamics of a small entrepreneurial organization and the strength of a big corporation rolled into one. We think big and evolve quickly, backed by a collaborative mindset and a solid financial foundation. Position SummaryThis multi-dimensional Senior Paralegal position in the Legal Department will provide support for numerous issues, such as corporate governance, operations, transactions, and litigation.
The Senior Paralegal will support the efficient operation of the Legal Department by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes. Under the direction of the organization's attorneys, the Senior Paralegal conducts and summarizes legal research, summarizes and monitors relevant issues, gathers matter related documents for the attorneys to analyze, supports corporate governance processes, maintains corporate records, and prepares regulatory filings. The Senior Paralegal in this position will draft standard documentation, distribute for review, and obtain necessary approvals and signatures.
This role requires a proven legal professional with experience working in high performing settings. Experience with life insurance, annuities and corporate governance is desired. Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with the identification and summarizing of relevant issues; continually monitor issues and update attorney, as appropriateReview new and proposed legislation and determine applicabilityGather matter related documents for the attorney to analyzeManage intake of new mattersConsult with outside counsel, as neededOversee project management, coordination, and collaboration with Legal Department, business clients and board members, as neededManage data (execute, file, track, and retain) documentsCoordinate with various functions within the company to respond to regulatory inquiries, licensing requests, law department referrals, and business transactionsAssist with management of litigation, as neededSupport corporate governance processes, including general recordkeeping, preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes, periodic filings and required approvalsFacilitate annual board and shareholder meetings, assist with board and shareholder resolutions, manage board portalOversee and maintain corporate records, corporate minute books, certificates, and archives, in accordance with records retention requirementsPrepare and follow through on filings with regulatory agencies (including required follow-up issues, requests, etc.)Prepare and file jurisdictional qualifications to do business, Certificates of Authority, and related entity and corporate governance items for all companiesManage biographical affidavits as needed for insurance companiesResearch regulatory requirements for filings and contacts (written and oral) with the applicable department of insurance regarding requirements and other issuesGather signatures and provide notarization of documentsConduct, summarize, and analyze basic research, including gathering facts, researching and analyzing applicable laws, regulations, and case laws, etc., as necessaryKnowledge of required software applications at an intermediate levelProvide limited administrative supportQualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field; American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal CertificateInsurance-industry experience preferredKnowledge of legal holds and discovery processesAnalytical skills and strong attention to detailAbility to identify, prioritize and solve problems effectively regarding basic mattersAbility to work in diverse, multi-office, and long distance environmentsBasic project management skills and experience interacting with law firm/vendorsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationBasic researching, proofreading, and formatting skillsAbility to collaborate and interact with all levels of personnel and build strong relationships with business colleaguesHigh degree of ethics and integrityStrong interpersonal skills, advanced written and oral communication and effective customer service skillsAbility to identify inconsistencies in routine work and initiate corrective action within own workflowAble to deliver results with a sense of urgencyAdapts well to change; able to multi-task and make effective decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentIs a proactive self-starter who is able to manage his/her time effectively and work independentlyBenefits:Medical, dental and vision benefits401K planIncentive ProgramFlexible paid time off planHybrid work environmentPaid holidaysTuition assistance
Pay Range
$70,000.00 Annually to $86,000.00 Annually