Senior Paralegal

Unum UK

Advanced senior paralegal supporting Unum, a global employee-benefits provider. Conducting complex legal research, litigation support, compliance work, and mentoring paralegals.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $53,300 - $100,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing paralegal assistance, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with legal documentation requirements. Capable of mentoring and training junior paralegals while managing complex legal projects and documentation.

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Paralegal CertificateLegal ResearchDocument ReviewMentoring ParalegalsCompliance with Legal Requirements

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationComplex AnalysisGarnishments ProcessingSubpoena ResponseDiscovery StrategyRFP TrackingBankruptcy MattersDocument OrganizationCritical ThinkingMath Skills

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentTraining Ability

Tools & Technologies

SEC FilingDiscovery DatabasesDocument LibrariesRFP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Legal ComplianceDepositionsWitness PreparationCase TrackingLegal Withholding Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide complex paralegal assistance to attorneys
Serve in a lead role by directing and/or mentoring Paralegals and Senior Paralegals as needed
Conduct legal research and complex analysis
Locate information for attorneys and internal and external authorities
Interview company employees to develop detailed information on Unum operations
Review, analyze, summarize, and organize documents
Prepare draft responses of legal documents
Ensure legal documentation is processed in compliance with legal requirements
Lead or assist with large projects and support other paralegals
Assist with witness preparation for depositions and trials
Coordinate with in-house and outside counsel
Renew, research, and process garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, child support orders, and other legal withholding orders
Process and respond to subpoenas, authorization agreed orders, and other legal process
Prepare and file answers with courts and administrative tribunals
Maintain and update RFP responses and RFP tracking systems
Support complex bankruptcy matters and maintain related legal documentation and case updates
Research and create legal education training tools
Interface with transfer agents and manage due diligence requests
Complete and file forms with the SEC, NYSE, and other organizations
Manage officer and director information
Review discovery responses and maintain case tracking systems, discovery databases, and document libraries
Work with counsel on discovery strategy, responses, and pleadings
Perform in-depth document review

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma
A minimum of a paralegal certificate and 3 years of paralegal experience or seven (7) years of paralegal experience
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal relation skills
Excellent word processing, math, and research skills
Demonstrated independent critical thinking and judgment
Demonstrated ability to train/mentor Paralegals and Senior Paralegals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits
Insurance benefits
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not