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Zurich North America · 1 day ago

Legal Secretary, General Liability

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$24.66/hr - $30/hr

3+ years exp

Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support for insurance defense attorneys specializing in General Liability. The role involves organizing litigation files, drafting legal documents, and maintaining case documentation while allowing for a hybrid work environment.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal document draftingAdministrative supportMicrosoft Office skillsLitigation management softwarePrioritization skillsHouston jurisdiction knowledgeOrganization skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry

AND

Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence

Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys