paralegal Toronto
Job description
About HUB International:
HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is a global insurance brokerage providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. Ranked 5th among the world’s largest insurance brokers, the company has over 14,000 employees in more than 550 offices throughout North America. The company is headquartered in Chicago and is currently owned by a group of investors led by lead investor Hellman & Friedman.
About the Position:
This is a unique opportunity for a paralegal to be part of a growing and dynamic legal team and to perform critical work. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication and technical skills, thrive in a team environment, and work independently with initiative and drive.
This position will support in-house attorneys, principally working on corporate, litigation, claims or other matters with responsibility for day-to-day activities.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review and arrange agreements and other documents in connection with various transactions and projects. Otherwise support varied business and financial transactions.
Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure timely completion of important items.
Work with individuals at all levels in the company, from administrative staff to executives.
Assist team members with various legal initiatives and/or lead some projects under tight deadlines.
Participate in team meetings, events, and cross functional opportunities.
Solve complex legal/documentation situations with limited guidance.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.
Experience with database management software.
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel (e.g., data entry, importing data, arithmetic formulas, nested if statements, index matching functions).Attention to detail and an ability to organize and multitask a must.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience working as a paralegal in a corporate or law firm setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and drafting skills.
Experience preparing and distributing employee communications a plus.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing company.
Ability to anticipate and account for complexity with various documents and situations.
Proven experience working with ambiguous work situations and information.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across varied organizational functions.
Location:
This is a hybrid postion out of HUB's downtown Toronto office or downtown Chicago, IL.
Department Legal
Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here athttp://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.
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Hi, we’re HUB.
In a rapidly changing world, we advise businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected.
When you partner with us, you're at the center of a vast network of experts who will help you reach your goals through risk services, claims management, and compliance support.
And this gives you the peace of mind that what matters most to you will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put you in control.
About HUB International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, HUB International Limited (HUB) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, HUB’s vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.
About HUB International
CEO: Marc Cohen
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.hubinternational.com
Year Founded: 1998
