Corporate Paralegal

Full Time
Greenwich, CT 06830
Posted
Job description
Company Details:

"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."


W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company founded in 1967, is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial property and casualty insurers in the United States, operating worldwide in two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Berkley’s subsidiaries and businesses participate in niche markets requiring specialized knowledge about territory and product.
Berkley’s competitive advantage lies in its decentralized operations, allowing its businesses to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals.
We have the expertise and resources to succeed and have the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Office of the General Counsel and working closely with the Company’s most senior executives and attorneys, this position supports a variety of law related tasks for a sophisticated publicly traded holding company, performing fact investigations, legal and documentary research, drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence, maintaining and updating files and records, monitoring corporate and regulatory filing deadlines and preparing related filings, assisting with transactional and litigation processes and materials.

  • Assist in drafting and reviewing resolutions, correspondence and memorandum with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing and filing regulatory documents, domestically and internationally, including SEC and NYSE filings, state insurance department filings, and other federal, state and local law filings, with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing presentation materials for various company activities, including management, board, regulatory and shareholder meetings with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist in conducting and analyzing factual, legal and regulatory research on complex sensitive matters
  • Assist with various corporate governance matters and management of entities worldwide, including formations, qualifications, acquisitions, amendments, dissolutions, management changes, and maintenance of organizational documents and minute books
  • Monitor and review relevant regulations, advise on regulatory changes, and support statutory and regulatory compliance efforts and corporate transactions and board and committee processes
  • Respond to requests for information and work with outside auditors, regulators and other third parties
  • Establish effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
  • Assist as needed on special projects and other matters related to the Office of the General Counsel
  • Maintain proficiency with Company technology, including software and databases
Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and proficiently as part of a collaborative team
  • Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize to meet simultaneous deadlines
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with extreme attention to detail
  • Poise and maturity to work directly with senior executives inside and outside the Company
  • Ability to maintain a high-level of professionalism and strict confidentiality, as appropriate
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interpret and understand legal documents
  • Ability to maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively conduct electronic database research, including LexisNexis, Westlaw, and/or NILS
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications
Additional Company Details: The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless prohibited by law.

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