Insurance Legal and Compliance Paralegal

The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?

Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.

Kin is proud to be a 4-time recipient (2021-2024) of BuiltIn Chicago’s Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021, 2022, & 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

Kin is looking for a Paralegal to join our team! As an Insurance Legal and Compliance Paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting practices and processes to improve the day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the Insurance Legal and Compliance team. You will support and manage projects on a variety of subject matters, facilitate change, control costs, and help in our mission to decrease legal and compliance risk company-wide. Furthermore, you will have the chance to work with stakeholders at all levels of the company.

This is an exciting opportunity to help Kin to continue to grow from within the Kin Insurance Legal and Compliance department and work on highly impactful projects. Kin’s Insurance Legal and Compliance team embraces innovation and provides tactical, wide-ranging Insurance Legal and Compliance services to the entire insurance organization.

This role requires a proactive mindset and someone who is a problem-solver at their core. We are looking for a self-starter who loves and understands technology, analysis, takes initiative to drive projects, and is not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone to tackle the task of the day.

A day in the life could include

Coordinating Kin’s insurance regulatory compliance administration, including:Developing and managing systems, processes, and procedures for ensuring timely and accurate completion of regulatory compliance meetings, licenses, filings, responses to examinations, and all related deliverables.Assisting with reviewing, tracking, and monitoring legislation that impacts the company’s products and/or processes.Performing legal research.Assisting with the review of litigation expenses, review fee management, and analytics while ensuring compliance with Kin’s litigation billing guidelines.Compiling responses to subpoenas and other discovery requests.Working alongside the team to identify, improve, drive, and implement Legal and Compliance Department processes and workflows.Focusing on efficiency, scale, automation, and operational excellence while assisting with insurance legal technology procurement.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field strongly preferred3 - 5 years of experience relevant to legal operationsUnderstanding of legal language, principles, research methods, and court pleadings and processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to function well in a fast-paced environmentAbility to perform legal research with Westlaw

Bonus Points

Current or previous affiliation with professional organizations such as the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) or Project Management Institute (PMI)Working with Legal Tracker (Thomson Reuters)Westlaw/Edge (Thomson Reuters)Experience working in or closely with an in-house legal teamWorked within the Insurance space (P&C)

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Flexible PTO policy Remote work Generous equity package 401K with company match Parental leave Continuing education and professional development The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

About Kin

In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality.

Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

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