Manage law department operations with a focus on establishing durable infrastructure and driving operational efficiency. Develop systems, processes and metrics for law department operations and data analytics to track continuous improvement. Manage legal department financials, including leading the annual budget process, tracking expenses, identifying cost-savings, and reporting expenditures on periodic basis. Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team to identify early detection and reporting proce... more details
Title:
Legal Operations Specialist
Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.
Job Category:
Law
Job Description:
It’s an exciting time for Everest Group, Ltd. (‘Everest’ or ‘the Group’)! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets. Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people.
Job Summary:
Everest Global Services, Inc., a division of Everest Group, Ltd., is looking for a Legal Operations Specialist to design, implement, streamline, and execute efficient processes and procedures within Everest’s Law department.
This position will be based in our Warren, NJ office, working a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage law department operations with a focus on establishing durable infrastructure and driving operational efficiency.
Develop systems, processes and metrics for law department operations and data analytics to track continuous improvement.
Manage legal department financials, including leading the annual budget process, tracking expenses, identifying cost-savings, and reporting expenditures on periodic basis.
Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team to identify early detection and reporting processes for timely completion of projects and effectiveness of systems or tools.
Collaborate with department paralegals in developing improvements to licensing and filing processes and systems.
Process legal vendor invoices for payment through Oracle system.
Develop and implement outside counsel billing guidelines; coordinate with outside counsel billing departments for proper setup and use of online billing platform.
Collaborate with business and functional departments to gather data, enhance efficiencies and ensure compliance with company policies.
Evaluate and assist in implementation of new or improved technology solutions, including e-billing and document management systems.
Manage large scale legal projects end to end, including procurement and contract management.
Work with attorneys and staff to support the department’s plans to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
Provide other administrative support to legal department as needed, including assisting with the onboarding of new hires and space planning for future growth.
Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of in-house legal operations experience.
Law firm operations experience will be considered.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong computer and technical skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Flexible and eager to undertake new areas of responsibility.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Capable of handling multiple projects with varying deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and be able to flourish in a “team” environment while also working independently.
Familiarity with document management system, Oracle, and Anaplan preferred.
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
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Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Warren, NJ
Additional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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