Uponor North America
Paralegal
Uponor North America, Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
The Paralegal will assist the General Counsel/VP Legal and Senior Manager of Claims/Risk/Insurance to support needs in all the following areas: product liability claims and claims resolution/management, corporate insurance, risk management, contract review and management, and provide clerical and administrative services/support.
This position is a
hybrid
role with combination of remote and onsite work in
Apple Valley , and reports to the Vice President Legal/General Counsel.
What will you do?
Claims Support • Assists in the investigation of facts relative to pending claims and cases. • Assists in providing information and documentation required of our insurers relating to product liability claims. • Assists in drafting Excel documents and power point presentations to our insurers regarding pending insurance claims.
Insurance Coverage Support • Supports Senior Manager of Claims, Risk, and Insurance with insurance renewal applications, including working with other GF divisions to obtain necessary information. • Assists in obtaining and recording Certificates of Insurance.
Legal & Litigation Support • Drafts certain legal documents such as basic contracts and non-disclosure agreements. • Organizes and manages docket of pending litigation, including creating spreadsheets for production and presentation externally to insurers and internally to company officers and directors regarding same. • Coordinates the collection, review, and production of documents and information to assist in response to discovery requests. • Assists with arbitration and trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings. • Works with multiple functions (e.g., supply chain, sales, operations) to organize and archive contracts and non-disclosure agreements in online database. • Meets with outside attorneys in the United States and Canada to discuss assigned cases or projects. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.
What will you need?
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required, bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred. • Paralegal certificate required. • A minimum of 2+ years related experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
What will you get?
Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees)
8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
401k match up to 4%, fully vested on day one of enrollment
For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits
Disclaimers:
Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $20.50-$26.32/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Uponor
is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
This position is a
hybrid
role with combination of remote and onsite work in
Apple Valley , and reports to the Vice President Legal/General Counsel.
What will you do?
Claims Support • Assists in the investigation of facts relative to pending claims and cases. • Assists in providing information and documentation required of our insurers relating to product liability claims. • Assists in drafting Excel documents and power point presentations to our insurers regarding pending insurance claims.
Insurance Coverage Support • Supports Senior Manager of Claims, Risk, and Insurance with insurance renewal applications, including working with other GF divisions to obtain necessary information. • Assists in obtaining and recording Certificates of Insurance.
Legal & Litigation Support • Drafts certain legal documents such as basic contracts and non-disclosure agreements. • Organizes and manages docket of pending litigation, including creating spreadsheets for production and presentation externally to insurers and internally to company officers and directors regarding same. • Coordinates the collection, review, and production of documents and information to assist in response to discovery requests. • Assists with arbitration and trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings. • Works with multiple functions (e.g., supply chain, sales, operations) to organize and archive contracts and non-disclosure agreements in online database. • Meets with outside attorneys in the United States and Canada to discuss assigned cases or projects. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.
What will you need?
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required, bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred. • Paralegal certificate required. • A minimum of 2+ years related experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
What will you get?
Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees)
8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
401k match up to 4%, fully vested on day one of enrollment
For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits
Disclaimers:
Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $20.50-$26.32/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Uponor
is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.