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National Indemnity Company · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

National Indemnity Company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies that offers a friendly and stable work atmosphere. The Legal Assistant provides support for the Legal Department by managing legal files, assisting in litigation, and preparing necessary legal documents.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Sets up, maintains and organizes legal files and integrates new information into files. Identifies and inputs necessary information into computerized records and databases

Reviews incoming correspondence and communications and takes appropriate action, including responding to routine correspondence, assembling necessary information and drafting routines response

Assists paralegal and counsel in obtaining and organizing documents and information for discovery responses, subpoenas, regulatory filings and other matters

Assists paralegal and counsel in preparation and submission of pleadings, briefs, exhibits, and other legal documents, administrative filings and corporate documents; obtains applicable court and administrative rules

Categorizes work to maintain established priorities including identifying and advising in-house counsel and paralegal of developments and deadlines

Issues and maintains legal holds. Communicates with legal hold custodians and organizes responses

Controls expenses under direction of supervisor. Reviews invoices from outside attorneys, adjusters and third-party vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines

Assists in maintaining database of forms, research material, and other relevant material