Summary
Responsible for serving as an integral member of the Legal Process Unit in the Law Department. Work independently on a variety of legal process work by responding to third party legal process served on Northwestern Mutual involving policyowners, Home Office employees, and the field. That legal process work includes subpoenas, legal attachments and seizures, confidentiality / privacy concerns, bankruptcy issues and other related matters. Partner and provide consultation with business partners, the field, policyowners, outside law firms and government agencies.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Review and respond to all third-party legal process served on NM and its operating subsidiaries including case review and analysis, legal research, case assignment, selection and recommendation of solutions to individual cases
- Provide expertise and guidance on such matters as legal turnovers / attachments / seizures, restraints, privilege and privacy issues, production of company / subsidiary records earnings and commission attachments and bankruptcy issues and witness depositions
- Oversee responses to seizures, levies, garnishment, restraining orders and bankruptcies
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Process and documentation
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of NM products, systems and services
- Perform related / similar duties and special projects as required or assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certificate, and a minimum of five years experience in insurance, financial services or legal industry; or a minimum of seven years of insurance, financial services or legal industry experienceKnowledge of litigation particularly, the discovery processAbility to evolve and adapt enthusiastically as business needs changeSelf-directed learner with a strong customer service orientation, sense of ownership, accountability, and professionalismDemonstrate strong organizational skills; consistently complete projects on-time with great attention to detail. Able to prioritize well, work efficiently and effectively while juggling multiple tasks and deadlinesStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with staff and clients throughout the Company, including but not limited to the Law Department attorneys and other Department professional, as well as outside counsel, government and regulatory agencies.Compensation Range
Pay Range - Start : $26.99
Pay Range - End : $50.13
Geographic Specific Pay Structure
175 - Structure 110 (Non-Exempt) : 29.68 USD - 55.13 USD175 - Structure 115 (Non-Exempt) : 31.03 USD - 57.63 USDGrow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
Benefits
Flexible work schedulesConcierge serviceComprehensive benefitsEmployee resource groupsSeniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
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