Legal Secretary, General Liability
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Overland Park • Kansas • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $30 per hour
About the role
- Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters
- Applies knowledge of legal document formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions
- Providing administrative support to 2 attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars, etc.
- Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
- Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
- Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases
- Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
- Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1+ years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry
- Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Familiarity with litigation management software systems
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Experience with Houston jurisdiction & laws
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal document formatsdrafting legal documentstranscribing contractstyping briefstyping summonsestyping complaintstyping motionsmaintaining case filesorganizing documentationlitigation management software
Soft skills
organizational skillsprioritization skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationcustomer interaction
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice