Job description
At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.
What you do:
Works at an experienced level with attorney(s) and business partners on matters related to specific areas of law. Acts as liaison with external business partners and outside counsel. Performs advanced legal tasks with minimal guidance using subject matter expertise and technical knowledge. Assists in other areas of Legal as needed.
Provide paralegal support to attorney(s) and internal business partners:
Anticipate and execute on needed tasks, exercising strong judgment and decision-making skills. Specific responsibilities will vary depending upon department assignment and area of law.
Independently and proactively identify appropriate action on legal issues, obtain appropriate buy-in and execute on actions.
Produce high quality, accurate work product with minimal guidance.
Independently draft, review and revise key legal documents for style, accuracy and substance.
Proactively identify areas for process improvement, identify best practices, communicate and advocate for change, and contribute effectively to change/process improvement efforts.
Demonstrate proficiency with law department technology, including software and databases.
Utilize strong communication skills and work with customers to understand and identify customer/client needs.
Perform legal research and analysis of statutory, regulatory, and general business matters.
Establish, develop and manage effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Act as a liaison with business partners and outside counsel.
Effectively participate on and contribute to projects involving cross-disciplinary teams.
Work closely with corporate business analytics team to prepare and submit policy data information requests from various policy administration systems and QC results. Work closely with attorneys to interpret data results. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are critical.
Develop and implement remediation programs established as part of settlements with regulators and private litigants.
Receive, research, and respond to queries on historical litigation and regulatory remediation matters. Strong customer services skills required for occasional direct contact with customers on remediation/settlement matters.
Assist with responding to market conduct and other exam inquiries directed to litigation and regulatory team
What you bring:
Minimum Requirements:
- 4-5 years of experience required; Experience as a paralegal in a paralegal position
- Four-year degree required or equivalent work experience
- Licensing/Certification/Other: ABA approved Paralegal Certificate or ABA approved Paralegal Association of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S. 2 year Paralegal degree)
Preferred Qualifications :
- 6-7 years of experience preferred
- 5 + years of experience preferred; Insurance or Financial Services industry; Law Firm or Corporate Legal Department experience.
Use of mouse and keyboard for extended periods. Sit for extended periods. Ability to lift between 10-25 pounds.
What we offer:
At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. We care for tomorrow.
24699 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent
Job Level:
Professional
Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US, 55416
Available until:
01/01/9999
Area of Expertise:
Legal & Compliance
Unit:
Allianz US Life
Employing Entity:
Allianz Life Insurance Company
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remote Job:
Remote working
Employment Type:
Permanent
ID:
24699
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