Legal Careers
Legal professionals in risk management and insurance act as trusted advisers to help companies comply with the law and make informed decisions. Learn how you can apply your legal background to a new career in insurance.
Job Description
Insurance companies and their clients are protected by a network of state and federal laws and regulations. Practicing your legal skills at an insurance company offers you both interesting and challenging work and the flexibility and work-life balance that insurance is known for.
Legal jobs in insurance include positions for licensed attorneys as well as those for paralegals, law clerks, legal assistants, and specialists in records retention and licensing.
House counsel and claims attorneys defend customers’ claims without the pressure of meeting a billable-hours target. Paralegals support attorneys with research and writing; legal assistants do much of the same but may have less legal training and focus more on administrative work.
With a diverse set of positions for law professionals, there is certainly a path for you.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of applicable law and regulations
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication
- Independent decision-making
- Time and task management
- Administrative and clerical
Degree Required?
Yes
A claims attorney or house counsel must have a bachelor’s degree, a law degree, and be licensed to practice. Most paralegals hold bachelor’s degrees, and many complete an industry-approved paralegal training program. Legal assistants don’t typically have a degree.
Additional Education
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active license in the state in which the position is located. Additionally, many legal assistants have completed certificate training programs or on-the-job training.
Preferred Previous Experience
Previous experience of typically preferred though may not be required depending on the position and company.
Earning Potential: $40,000-$200,000+
Salary estimates include jobs from paralegal to attorney and vary based on previous experience, seniority, company and geographic location.
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