Job description

Paralegal

Americo: We’re in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance, annuity, and Medicare Supplement Insurance company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What you’ll love about working at Americo:

• Compensation: You’ll feel valued with our competitive pay and robust bonus program that’s offered to all associates.
• Learning and development: We prepare you with a comprehensive, paid training program that will get you ready for success. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates a variety of development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
• Work-life balance: We place true value on work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours right off the bat every month and it increases with tenure. All new hires earn over 4 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new parents with a generous new child leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• Health and well-being: We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.
• Future planning: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match, and we provide child care and education tax credits or savings options.
• Giving back: We support several local organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
• The fun stuff: Americo participates in Kansas City Corporate Challenge, and it’s a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors as a way for associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
• Bustling environment: Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance to your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.

Job Description:

This position provides paralegal support for Compliance and Legal Professionals with backup support for VP, Legal. Such support includes but is not limited to regulatory filings, corporate governance matters, legal research, external audit, maintain various policies and procedures, and maintain nationwide surveys. There will also be administrative functions including but not limited to expense reporting and travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide various paralegal duties to attorneys
• Research, analysis, regulatory filings and project management
• Gather documents and respond to subpoenas or other litigated and/or claims related documents
• Provide support as directed to internal departments following established protocol
• Review and process incoming mail and documents
• Maintain various spreadsheets for department
• Provide admin assistance as needed including travel arrangements and expense reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of insurance and/or compliance processes in a regulated industry
• Understanding of litigation processes and high comfort level in dealing with litigation documents
• Familiarity with software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Understanding of current activities within Legal Department enabling appropriate responses to inquiries

Education:

Associate Degree or equivalent work experience

Paralegal certification or training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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