Full-Time Senior Paralegal

Frank Winston Crum Insurance (FWCI) issues Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies by offering flexible coverage and payment options to meet the varied needs of businesses. Over the years, FWCI has grown from a single-state insurance carrier to one that is licensed in over 40 states and continues to expand. What has not changed though is the firm's commitment -echoed throughout the family of companies -\"always to do the right things for the right reasons!\"

We are excited to announce our search for a full-time Senior ConstructionParalegal! In this role, you'll contribute to the mission of FrankCrum by providing paralegal support duties to staff counsel in the defense of Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company and Clear Blue Insurance Company’s insureds in litigated matters involving in property, bodily injury, and construction defect claims throughout the State of Florida.

Maintains a cooperative partnership with Claims Management/Staff and clients in the handling of all claims and lawsuits.

Ensures compliance with all local court rules and court-ordered deadlines.

Ensures compliance with insurer litigation guidelines, including reporting guidelines.

Researches legal issues and prepares related memoranda to summarize results.

Assists staff counsel with litigation management and prioritization of critical litigation events and deadlines.

Assists in all aspects of discovery, including preparing discovery responses, document production, and privilege logs.

Assists in reviewing other parties’ discoveries, including analyzing and summarizing any responses and document production relevant to our client’s scope of work.

Prepares drafts of documents, affidavits, tenders, notices, and any other required correspondence.

Reviews and summarizes project records.

Maintains electronic databases.

Coordinates with outside litigation vendors.

Utilizes a proactive approach to litigation, including identifying and addressing tasks and deadlines without specific direction.

Must have an associate degree in paralegal or legal studies, a paralegal certificate, or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies is preferred. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of law firm experience, preferably with a substantial portion of that time involved with insurance defense-oriented litigation.

Experience with litigated construction defect claims, including Chapter 558 pre-suit requirements.

Experience with litigated property and general liability claims.

Experience with litigation case management platforms. Proficiency with legal technology, including document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools utilized to support legal research, document review, drafting, and workflow efficiency.

Health Insurance is zero dollar paycheck cost for employee's coverage and a low cost for family plan.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Supplemental insurance plans such as Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services and Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan where FrankCrum matches 100% of the first 4% the employee contributes, and the employee is immediately vested in the employer match

Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement

Health Savings Account funded by FrankCrum

Paid time off and holiday pay

Education reimbursement up to five thousand two hundredfifty dollarstax free per calendar year

PTO cash out

Access to the Corporate America Family Credit Union

Employee and client referral bonus programs

FrankCrum Corporate (a professional employer organization), FrankCrum Staffing, Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company, and the FrankCrum Insurance Agency - all based in Clearwater, Florida. FrankCrum employees are trained to deliver high value through exceptional customer service and treat clients and coworkers like family. By living by our Brand Pillars (Integrity, Affinity, and Prosperity) employees are recognized at quarterly events for exceptional customer service and milestones in tenure.

The cafe also plays host to monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, eating and costume contests, and yearly holiday parties. FrankCrum also supports several community efforts through Trinity Cafe, the Homeless Empowerment Program, and Clearwater Free Clinic!

FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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