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Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities,” we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.

Do you want to be part of a collaborative Litigation and Investigations team?

Are you an analytical person who enjoys diving into data and effectively interfacing with team members, internal business partners, outside counsel and all levels of Guardian leadership? Is a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” “We Believe People Count,” “We Courageously shape Our Future Together,” and “We Go Above and Beyond for The People We Serve” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Paralegal to provide high quality and a diverse range of litigation services and investigative support to the Law and Investigations Team.

As a Litigation and Investigations Paralegal, you will collaborate with attorneys, other paralegals, and investigators, who support Guardian’s multiple business units on a broad range of legal, compliance, and suspected fraud issues. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and assignments and must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

You will

• Furnish litigation support including file set-up and maintenance, document collection and fact gathering, maintaining discovery repository.

• Open new matters within a case management system and coordinate discovery activities, including the identification of records custodians, issuing, and managing document preservation notices, assisting in electronic discovery and the review and production of crucial documents.

• Conduct legal research by utilizing various databases such as Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, and other online sources of information.

• Review and draft pleadings, research memoranda and communications.

• Respond to subpoenas and other regulatory/governmental requests, coordinate with investigative agencies and multiple business areas.

• Develop an investigative plan and conduct fraud investigations from start to finish, including in difficult, sensitive, and urgent situations.

• Analyze and appraise evidence to reach an informed objective opinion and communicate investigative results in a professional, prompt, confidential, and accurate manner.

• Conduct effective interviews with persons from all socio‐economic levels and obtain accurate statements.

• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements to recoup monies owed to Guardian.

• Support Litigation team operations by assisting in managing calendars, ordering supplies, submitting invoices, and assisting with travel arrangements and expense tracking.

Functional Leadership Skills & Behaviors

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Communicate effectively to inspire, motivate, and influence others.

• Communicate concisely with composure and confidence in an engaging manner.

• Go beyond the expected and encourage others to do more.

• Proactively seek out leadership for significant project opportunities rather than wait for direction.

Business Savvy

• Take the time to learn and become well-versed in the business. Bring your professional expertise to bear on business or customer needs in a way that makes a significant difference.

• Plan work or initiatives with a strategic and global view to deliver exceptional results and outcomes.

• Ask insightful questions to help identify or shape innovative solutions. Challenge existing approaches and enlist others in new thinking. Create an environment of change and champion new projects that shape the future.

You have

• A college degree or Paralegal Certificate.

• Investigation or claims experience within financial services, or insurance preferred.

• Prior law firm or in-house experience a plus.

• Demonstrated skills and is well versed in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Databases and Administrative Systems.

• Strong research and writing skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Reporting Relationship

This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role –In office 2 -3 days a week in Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA.

Salary Range

$56,680.00 - $85,015.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. 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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .