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Legal Staff in Chicago, IL

Allianz Aug 01,2015 Jul 10,2015 Location USA Chicago IL
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In-House

Legal Staff

Corporate

Litigation

Insurance Coverage

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

3-5 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal Duties: Insurance- Perform legal research and analysis of statutory, regulatory and case law in federal and all state jurisdictions relating to insurance, reinsurance, marketing, compliance and other general business issues. Assist attorneys in the development of strategic legal advice for clients based on a thorough analysis of law including fact gathering by interviewing clients and external parties, researching the law and corporate external documents including review of contracts and prior research. Research and draft state-by-state surveys, memoranda and summaries that are clear and concise. Assist with developing and presentation of training materials. Review and draft contracts. Liaison with business partners and external counsel. Conduct preliminary viability searches for trademarks and track renewals. Compile reports and excel spreadsheets. Special projects as requested. Litigation-1) Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs, opinions, contracts, and other legal pleadings and papers 2) Investigate the factual evidence of a case 3) Identify and intetrview internal and external witnesses 4) Extensive document review 5) Research laws, prepare summaries and analysis 6) Track case files including calendaring pleadings and voluminous discovery 7) Coordinate with external legal counsel on specific litigation assignments, review preliminary findings and provide internal recommendations 8) Liaison with business partners and external counsel 9) Perform court filings, records research and deliveries 10) Prepare for and attend depositions, arbitrations and trial 11) Compile and prepare detailed reports, memoranda and Excel spreadsheets 12) Special projects. Corporate- 1) Assist with corporate transactions including obtaining sensitive documents and taking lead responsibility for organizing and processing due diligence for complex mergers, acquisitions, and dissolutions 2) Formation of legal entities 3) Investigate the factual evidence of a transaction 4) Draft legal closing documents 5) Distribution of transactional documents 6) Prepare and handle form documents, certificates, registrations and filings, including UCC filings 7) Perform research and analysis of statutory, regulatory and case law in federal and all state jurisdictions relating to corporate and other general business matters. Regulatory Compliance- 1) Prepare and provide supporting documentation to State Insurance Departments for licensing requirements 2) Corporate and Insurance regulatory filings, holding company act compliance, and update an maintain corporate records and files.

Qualification and Experience

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of experience as corporate paralegal/regulatory compliance. Superior level of expertise in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Lotus Notes and any additional programs needed to be effective in the position (3-5 years). Ability to think independently with solid judgment and the ability to honestly and respectfully communicate ideas and differing opinions related to day to day workflow and processes (3-5 years). Ability to multi-task and operate accurately and effectively in a high-volume, deadline oriented environment (3-5 years). Expert knowledge of a breadth of substantive legal disciplines, including insurance, corporate contract law, accounting standards, and litigation processes. Advanced legal knowledge across multiple countries and jurisdictions in which AGCS operates. Understanding of regulatory and compliance environment - including relevant policies, laws and regulations - across multiple jurisdictions. Understanding of AGCS Compliance Management System both globally and locally.

Additional info

Reference Code: AGCS-3407254-2

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