Corporate Paralegal

Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

Corporate Paralegal managing legal research, document drafting, and compliance for Security Mutual Life. Collaborating with legal teams and supporting regulatory and governance matters in Binghamton, NY.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeBinghamton • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and review letters, contracts, regulatory filings and other legal documents.
Respond to subpoenas, information requests and other judicial documents or regulatory matters.
Work directly with counsel on hearings and litigation matters, coordinate regulatory examinations of the Company as assigned by Legal Department management.
Research, analyze and assist Company officers, department heads and employees with respect to policy and contract administration issues and questions; regulatory filings; interpretation of and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; and market conduct issues.
Administer compliance software program for the Company.
Provide confidential administrative assistance to Legal Department, including but not limited to creating, preparing and assembling documents, maintaining legal files and historical records, scheduling meetings, reviewing, logging and distributing mail, ordering and maintaining office supplies, managing invoices, maintaining compliance logs, subscriptions, attorney registrations and memberships.
Draft policy language, interpret laws, regulations and responses to insurance department and other regulators, and actively participate in meetings to support the product development and implementation process.
Assist in negotiating, obtaining and maintaining property/casualty insurance to mitigate Company risk exposure.
Assist in negotiating and administering contracts for legal publications and legal resources subscriptions for the Legal Department.
Monitor, recommend, and implement ongoing improvements to Company's Privacy and Anti-Money Laundering Programs and advise on related compliance issues.
Exercising confidentiality and appropriate discretion, coordinate the preparation and distribution of materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings and conference calls, including set up and maintenance of records on Diligent Boardbooks, and drafting corporate minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
Coordinate Board of Director election procedures, required publications and state Insurance Department filings and correspondence.
Coordinate all Director attendance, new Director and Executive Officers fingerprinting and reporting to appropriate states.
Administer Directors' compensation.
Maintain Board meeting minute books and Corporate Secretary filings, indexes, Company certificates of authority, contracts, and Board member biographical and other information.
Scan and index Board files.
Assist in fulfilling legal and corporate duties relating to the Board of Directors and coordinate special projects as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of related experience is required.
2+ years' experience and familiarity with legal practice and procedure.
Experience in the life insurance industry, including regulatory and market conduct issues, is preferred.
Broad knowledge of or ability to research state laws and regulations applicable to life insurance, with expertise in New York laws and regulations.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills with a consistent focus on precision and attention to detail.
Notary Public is required and can be obtained after commending work in the position.
CLU Designation – Chartered Life Underwriter is preferred and can be obtained after commencing work in the position.
Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting legal documentscontract administrationregulatory compliancepolicy language interpretationnegotiationcompliance software administrationlegal researchdocument preparationrecord maintenanceinsurance risk management

Soft Skills

analytical skillswriting skillscommunication skillsattention to detailconfidentialityorganizational skillsdiscretioncoordinationadministrative assistanceproblem-solving

Certifications

Notary PublicCLU DesignationParalegal certificate