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PDP Group, Inc.

Senior Paralegal

New York, NY · On-site

... Preferred) Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred) MINIMUM JOB SKILLS ... applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine ...

The Amynta Group

Senior Paralegal

New York, NY · On-site

... Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred) MINIMUM JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ... applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine ...

Department of Mental Health

Paralegal Specialist

Taunton, MA · On-site

$58K - $80K/yr

The Paralegal Specialist provides assistance to the Department of Mental Health's Taunton Legal ... The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental ...

Department of Mental Health

Paralegal Specialist

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$61K - $84K/yr

The Paralegal Specialist provides assistance to the Department of Mental Health's Tewksbury Legal ... The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental ...

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Paralegal Specialist

Taunton, MA · On-site

$58K - $80K/yr

The Paralegal Specialist provides assistance to the Department of Mental Health's Taunton Legal ... The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental ...

JK Executive Strategies, LLC

Labor Paralegal

Albany, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Labor Paralegal Albany, NY JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a well-respected law ... of Human Rights * Working knowledge and ability to redact electronic documents (i.e., PDF, PPT ...

JBA International

Corporate Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$76K - $102K/yr

In this paralegal position, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of trust and estates ... The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights 3 Campaign and the Minority ...

Topaz HR

Collections Paralegal

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in collections or creditor rights law ... EEO Statement Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of ...

Alston & Bird's

Paralegal - Investment Funds

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $155K/yr

Alston & Bird's is seeking an experienced Securities Paralegal to work in our Investment Funds ... In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the hourly salary range in New York City for ...

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Senior Paralegal

New York, NY • On-site

PDP Group, Inc.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various agreements including producer, brokerage, program, claims handling, nondisclosure, confidentiality, and vendor agreements.

  • Conduct legal research on corporate matters such as insurance licensing regulations and requirements, and track contract deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations.

  • Support the legal team by managing invoices, maintaining the contract repository, and responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.

Job description

We're thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!

This role is responsible for corporate and administrative functions including entity formation, corporate governance, preparation of filings for government agencies, documentation for annual meetings and contract review. Provide oversight and guidance on corporate governance matters, KYC inquiries, vendor management and integration.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists attorneys with the reviewing, drafting, and negotiating producer agreements, brokerage agreements, program agreements, and claims handling agreements.
  • Assists attorneys with reviewing nondisclosure / confidentiality agreements.
  • Assists attorneys with reviewing vendor agreements, including IT agreements, agreements with various benefit providers, and other service contracts related to the MGA businesses.
  • Conducts legal research on a variety of corporate matters, including insurance licensing regulations and requirements.
  • Track contract deadlines, renewals, and compliance obligations, including annual renewals and COIs for corporate entities.
  • Support the legal team in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.
  • Manages invoices for the legal team, including obtaining payment approvals and working with finance to ensure timely payment of invoices.
  • Maintain contract legal team contract repository
  • Manages internal relationships with third party service providers.
  • Assists with special projects as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

3+ years of experience in a legal or insurance environment, with a focus on contracts (Required)

BA/BS degree or equivalent (Required)

Superior MS Office proficiency - Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Required)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required)

Proficient in legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw, LexisNexis) (Required)

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines (Required)

Strong knowledge of insurance products, terminology, and regulatory frameworks (Preferred)

Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred)

MINIMUM JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Strong attention to detail, is dependable and follows through.

Ability to communicate effectively and build consensus by establishing trust with key company stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Excellent problem-solving skills, takes initiative and has a client-focused approach Ability to handle complex Legal governance matters

The Amynta Group (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.

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