Paralegal I (Litigation)

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

Conduct all duties under the direction and supervision of the Legal & Compliance Department attorneys and officers to comply with federal and state laws.  Assist Division attorneys in the delivery of legal services to the Company by complying with legal process in accordance with the law and corporate standard; conducting legal research; drafting legal documents; analyzing issues conducting privilege and third-party information reviews, evaluating contractual exposure of lawsuits; locating, organizing and preparing discovery materials; responding to subpoenas and assisting attorneys in the management of litigation.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Experience:  2+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a law office, corporate law department or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 

• Education:   Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate required. 

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Knowledge & Skills:  Working knowledge of simple pleading rules; State and federal civil procedure acts, local court rules, and support enforcement, wage withholding and garnishment laws and regulations; legal and medical terminology; Group Division operations and products.  Ability to analyze facts and identify relevant legal issues regarding legal process; communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communication; exercise judgment in completing tasks;  ability to analyze documents and files in support of litigation management and other special projects; properly interpret and apply state and federal statutes, regulations and case law governing legal process.

• Job Complexity & Judgment:  Works on wide range of low to moderately complex assignments.  Often defines procedures on how to complete project work when assigned in the form of objectives.  Exercises independent judgment and discretion.

• Independence & Supervision required:  Typically receives little instruction on daily work.  May require general instructions on new assignments.  Collects relevant and valid information for appropriate analysis of a problem, situation, or issue of low to moderate legal complexity.  Able to identify basic legal implications/conclusions from the analysis.

• Interaction & Influence:  Communicates and interacts with persons at all levels in the organization, industry and community.  Continues to build trust with and contribute to the legal team.  Expands sphere of influence to include relevant internal and external partners.  Grows working relationships within the team, department, and business units.

Why Join the Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan 

• Generous paid time off

• A supportive and responsive management approach

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement  

• Paid time off to volunteer 

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

• Much more!

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.