Legal Secretary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :
- Handles all aspects of document preparation.
- May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management / attorney direction. Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
- Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.
- Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives.
- Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.
Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
- Excellent internal / external customer interactive skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
- Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
- Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
Education and Experience
- Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.
- Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.
- Tort defense experience strongly preferred.
- Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
- Federal Court experience preferred.
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