Transactional Insurance Advisory Paralegal

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Goodwin’s Risk Management & Insurance group works across the entire global law firm and advises on a variety of high-stakes insurance issues. A Paralegal in this group will work on projects related to a wide variety of M&A transactions, litigation, and insurance claims.  A working knowledge of the structure of insurance policies and the claims process would be highly beneficial.  A highly organized, detail-oriented person would do best in this position, as the group touches on hundreds of matters a year.

What You Will Do:

• Help manage the Representation & Warranty insurance underwriting process.

• Support the administration of large insurance claims related to litigation.

• Draft and gather routine correspondence, including notice letters and update emails to insurance carriers.

• Review and organize policy documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Manage post-closing deliverables and follow up as needed.

• Maintain an organized library of insurance policy documents.

• Prepare and maintain documents for attorney review, such as chronologies, summaries, memoranda, charts, and affidavits.

• Collect materials from clients and third parties, including hard copies, electronic data, and physical evidence.

• Organize information into clear charts, graphs, and timelines.

• Coordinate with the billing team and insurers to ensure timely and accurate payments, and track incoming and outgoing payments for Goodwin and its clients. ​

Who You Are:

• BA/BS , Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience required

• Minimum 2 - 5 years related experience

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• high level of attention to detail

• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities

• Ability to work well in a team oriented environment

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required

• Independently handles unexpected issues that arise during the course of a project

• Effectively carries knowledge gained regarding how to perform a task or project to the next, similar project, with no re-explanation, and can at times apply this knowledge to different types of tasks, in order to create efficiencies

• Understands how clients’ business needs relate to work assignments without explanation

• Handles assignments involving complex matters or fact patterns with supervision from attorneys

• Proactively stays informed regarding changes in the law pertaining to practice area

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.

This position is eligible for overtime: YesThe target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $120,000 - $165,000 | Los Angeles $140,000 - $193,000 | New York $124,000 - $171,000 | Philadelphia $120,000 - $165,000 | San Francisco $140,000 - $193,000 | Santa Monica $140,000 - $193,000 | Silicon Valley $140,000 - $193,000 | Washington DC $120,000 - $165,000