Paralegal in Livonia, Michigan at AAA Life Insurance Company

Why AAA Life

AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them – and their families – when we’re needed most. By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive.

How You’ll Work

Work Solution: Hybrid

Relocation Eligibility: N/A

What You’ll Do

The Paralegal will be responsible for conducting legal research (e.g., due diligence, case and factual research, patent searches, responding to queries and investigations, preparing summary reports, etc.). Drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents (e.g., contracts, agreements, business communications, etc.). Project management for legal cases, litigation, transactions, etc. Preparing legal forms/templates and legal pleadings (arbitration, litigation, etc.). Developing and maintaining files, databases and systems to collect, store and retrieve data on litigation, etc.

• Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents.
• Reviews, responds and performs basic editing of legal documents (e.g., formatting, grammar/spell checking of content, etc.).
• Prepares written correspondence with outside counsel and other third parties, including responses to complaints.
• Obtains signatures on legal documents, notarizing documents, etc.
• Ensure all case files are accurately documented and updated within the case management system.
• Plans and schedules logistics for meetings and travel, including board of director and shareholder meetings.

Position Success Criteria

• Achieves Results/Has Bias for Action - Strong bias for action with sense of urgency and high energy. Practices collaborative working environment to achieve more.
• Customer Focus - Has ability to look from customer’s view. Viewed as business partner by external and internal customers.
• Uses Effective Communication Skills - Candid, clear and concise in communication. Effectively matches style, tone and method to audience. Connects with intended audience. Manages communication and feedback within the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Generally, 3-5 bullets and MUST be quantifiable (ie. Degrees, Years of experience, licenses, etc.)

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) or 1+ year(s) vocational training / associates degree.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to work independently, manage large workload and deadlines Detail-oriented, highly organized, and process-driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel, talk, hear, and concentrate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified applicants as needed to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.