Paralegal II, General Liability (Dallas, TX or Houston, TX)

131347 Zurich North America’s Staff Legal Office is currently hiring a Paralegal II, General Liability to join their team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the successful candidate’s work will be in support of moderate to complex liability litigation cases (e.g. case work, research, discovery responses, subpoenas, etc.). At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While our model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in‑office attendance should be expected. This is a hybrid work position; however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Dallas, TX or Houston, TX. In this role you will be responsible for: Providing legal support to up to 2 -3 attorneys Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed Providing legal support such as legal and documentary research Monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines Preparing discovery requests and responses Assisting in trial preparation Responding to inquiries from and interacting with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses Keeping track of billable hours. Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area OR Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Legal Support area AND Experience conducting electronic database research Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings Experience in legal support Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree E‑Filling Experience Insurance Defense experience Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including Lexus Nexis Comfortable working in a paperless work environment Be able to work independently Experience with direct client contact Experience assisting with exhibits in trial Comfortable working in a remote & an office environment. CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) or PACE Registered Paralegal (PRP) Certified Paralegal (CP) or Professional Paralegal (PP) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Hourly rate for this position is $28.80 - $47.21, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewardshere .] At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Houston Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr