Risk Management Paralegal - Remote, USA

Purpose of Position

Responsible for administering and implementing the CPS risk management program, as well as assisting in corporate governance functions, with some administrative duties for the Legal and Compliance function.

Objectives

• Professional Indemnity and General Liability insurance for CPS and non-employee related insurance in the Americas.
• Non-litigated claims handling and assistance
• Risk avoidance or mitigation through risk management advice to business colleagues
• Reporting of risk management related activity
• Assistance with Contract Management System
• Review of contracts, including NDA agreements
• Assisting with Corporate Governance duties

Major Roles & Responsibilities

Insurance

• Administration and management of the CPS professional liability and general liability insurance program for the CPS division.
• Manages PI insurance in the US that is inclusive of other US based BV entities and manages property, casualty, crime, fiduciary and group travel accident insurance coverage for CPS in the Americas.
• Key contract with broker for certificates of insurance and insurance questions

Claims

• Act as one of the primary points of contact for claims, or risks of claims, (a) arising in the Americas or (b) claims risks arising elsewhere in CPS globally that may require notification and handling.
• Receive subpoenas for CPS US and coordinates the processing of subpoenas and required documents directly with CPS’ network of outside legal counsel resources.
• Works with outside legal counsel and General Counsel for litigation of large lawsuits. Responsible for document holds, assembly of documents, supporting analysis of facts of the case as required, IT searches, coordination of depositions, and updates.
• Works with business colleagues in assessment of non-litigated claims and customer complaints to develop communication plan and strategy in coordination with General Counsel.

Risk Management

• Acts as an advisor to Program Managers, Operations, Technical Services, Key Account Managers and other functions in the US for client inquiries, risk assessments, NDAs, significant complaints, internal processes, etc. that may have risk management implications.

Reporting

• Responsible for maintaining contract files for the Americas CPS clients.
• Provide monthly and quarterly summaries to CPS and BV HO on incidents, claims, and claim payments.
• Track attorneys’ fees.
• Help to manage the Contract Management System

Corporate Governance

• Preparing and …