Litigation Paralegal

AXA Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

London

Applications close 25th April 2025

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal in our UK & Lloyd’s Litigation team to work under the direction of our team of seven UK lawyers and assist in all aspects of insurance coverage work.

As the team’s Paralegal, you will perform timely and independent handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to all aspects of the litigation management process, including the implementation and management of discovery procedures, the monitoring of case files using our claims management systems, liaising with external counsel and working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a claim.

Previous experience in the (re)insurance market is advantageous but not required; this is a role which offers the potential to propel the legal and insurance market career of a committed candidate.

DISCOVER your opportunity

1. Recording litigation involving AXA XL entities on our claims systems and issuing litigation holds using Lawtrac software.
2. Taking primary responsibility for E-Discovery co-ordination between claims handlers, IT and external counsel.
3. Monthly reporting on all key matters worked on by the Litigation team. Organising the report and ensuring that it is completed on time.
4. Assuming primary responsibility for preparing various claims system-based reports used by the Litigation team including:
1. Fortnightly disputes report (on insurance coverage cases) across our claims systems;
2. Quarterly Litigation Board Reports;
3. Half-yearly reporting to E&O insurers (of extra-contractual claims against AXA XL entities which also requires a preliminary categorisation and liaising with claims handlers for updates); and
4. Helping with half-yearly material litigation reporting to AXA Group.
5. Reviewing insurance policies, contracts, NDA’s, powers of attorney, financial data, and other documents and preparing summaries of same.
6. Collaborating with lawyers (internal and external) and business partners to gather information from clients and others. Reviewing client/business files providing oversight and suggestions to lawyers and others on appropriate action.
7. Under lawyer direction, legal research with associated drafting of reports, memoranda, position papers, and other documents as necessary and assuring organisation of supporting files.
8. Collaboratively working with internal and external staff on various projects, with focus on oversight and management of outside legal services vendors in coordination with internal business clients.
9. Taking minutes of weekly team meetings, ensuring action points are communicated to the relevant team members.
10. Assistance with the initial review and distribution of ad-hoc coverage queries directed to the Litigation Team.
11. Prompt review and allocation of all post received concerning litigious matters.
12. Participating in the development of AI tools and data driven initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the Litigation Team.

You will report to the Head of Litigation, UK & Lloyd’s.

SHARE your talent

We are looking for someone who has these abilities, skills and qualifications:

1. Robust working knowledge of all aspects of litigation procedure, with particular emphasis on electronic document disclosure.
2. Experience of electronic legal research tools.
3. Excellent attention to detail.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise and effective manner.
5. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (in particular Excel) and business related software systems such as Adobe.
6. Robust organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate multiple tasks.
7. Education: Bachelor’s degree, and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program, or equivalent preferable but not essential. Prior paralegal experience in litigation preferred. Insurance background preferable but not essential.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more ataxaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe

Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced family friendly leave benefits

Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index

Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

1. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
2. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
3. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
4. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability