JOB OVERVIEW:The
Contracts and Risk Analyst (Contracts Paralegal) role will support insurance brokers and client executives specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction contractor insurance, contracts, claims, and risk management. This role will be focused primarily on contracts and claims management. As a member of our Risk Management Team, you will work alongside insurance industry veterans and experienced construction attorneys and paralegals in the delivery of industry-leading insurance and risk management services. Our clients design, construct, and litigate over some of the most interesting and complex construction projects in the world.
LOCATION: Hybrid to one of the following office locations - Alpharetta GA, Chicago IL, McLean VA, New York City, or St. Louis MO. Preference is for Alpharetta GA where the team is based. https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/locations/
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:- Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for clients in the architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.
- Required: Paralegal certification.
- Insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.
- Candidates with strong, professional communication skills - both written and verbal - to interact with all levels of the internal organization, as well as external clients.
- Strong time management skills and self-starter, someone who understands what needs to be done and proactively takes it on.
- High attention to detail and thoroughness.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: This role will assist our design professional and construction clients with contractual risk management, claims administration, loss control, and training, and coordinate with our broker teams. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Review and analyze design, consulting, and construction contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients and prospective clients regarding risks, insurability, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Engage with clients and their in-house/outside counsel, clients' customers, and other relevant stakeholders as necessary to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions.
- Work with other attorneys and paralegals in the administration of contract analysis services.
- Coordinate with broker teams regarding contractual insurance requirements, insurance policy interpretation, and various complex insurance and risk management issues.
- Assist clients in the recognition and reporting of claims and circumstances across all coverage lines handled by Greyling.
- Monitor client losses by interfacing with insurance carriers and prepare claim summaries.
- Participate in client claims reviews, including management of claims notes and action items.
- Coordinate with broker teams regarding claims during pre-renewal and renewal of clients' insurance programs.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn about insurance for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and the ability to apply that knowledge efficiently and effectively in serving our clients.
- Be an active and contributing member of our Risk Management Team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Required: Associate's degree or higher
- Paralegal certification.
- Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.
- Prior insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.
- May be required to obtain Property and Casualty agent/producer license(s) or other professional designations.
- Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Strong contract drafting, revising, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build relationships effectively with clients, insurers (underwriting, claims, and risk management), and peers; position requires teamwork, poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to interact with underwriters, claims adjusters, coverage counsel, and/or monitoring counsel to positively impact the outcome of a claim.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Desire and ability to work in fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn about insurance for architecture, engineering, and construction industry clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with sound judgment.
- Our clients are located throughout the United States and this position may involve limited travel to client locations.
COMPENSATION: Exempt: The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. This range represents the employer's good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
