Part Time Paralegal (Contract)

Part Time Paralegal (Contract)

Part-time Contract

Norwalk, CT

About the Company:

Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.

Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

Position Summary:

The corporate paralegal will perform a range of duties under the supervision of one or more attorneys in the firms’ Operations department, spending a majority of time on regulatory matters, legal billing and document management.  The position interacts not only with in-house attorneys, but also with other key stakeholders and business units. This candidate should have the ability to develop new processes and synthesize data with a strategic mindset. A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges are critical to success in the role. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate responses to subpoenas including document collection and organization.
• Act as point of contact for incoming notices of bankruptcies, liens and levies and coordinate with attorneys to provide direction to third party administrator.
• Conduct legal research to assist attorneys with special projects for Operations and other corporate departments.
• Maintain and update the litigation management system and litigation documentation filing.
• Assist Finance with accurately recording and updating litigation reserves and legal fee accruals.
• Review invoices from outside counsel and vendors, input legal invoices into the billing system for attorney approval, and processes quarterly billing reconciliation.
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing corporate business records.
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Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience working as a paralegal in a corporation or law firm required.
• Knowledge of life insurance/annuities/structured settlements preferred.
• Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to consistently solve problems with a high degree of independent decision-making.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision while exercising the judgment to appropriately discern when to escalate issues.
• Superior organization skills with the ability to prioritize workload efficiently and effectively, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and must be highly team oriented.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Ability to build business acumen and understand core elements of the applicable business area(s).

Required Education / Certifications 

High school diploma (with additional paralegal training) or college degree. 

Pay/Location

Hourly rate range for this position in Connecticut is between $35.00 and $45.00. Please note that specific compensation decisions are based upon a variety of job-related factors as permitted by law, including geographic location, credentials, skills, education, training and experience.

Wilton Re strives to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment where all associates feel valued, respected, and supported. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current associates, without discrimination. A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential.