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Sentry Insurance LLP · 2 days ago

Legal Assistant - Staff Counsel

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

Sentry Insurance LLP is a leading mutual insurance company in the United States, seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the staff counsel legal team. The role involves gathering information, maintaining department files, prioritizing communications, and assisting attorneys and paralegals with legal documentation and research.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Assist in gathering standard information. This may include, but is not limited to, medical records, photos, police reports, statements, bills, and guardianship materials

Establish and maintain department files, records management, and follow up systems. Create and maintain various files and logs to assist in maintaining orderliness and record keeping

Receive, read, and prioritize mail and incoming calls. Respond to inquiries as appropriate, identify time sensitive correspondence, and route information to the appropriate area on a daily basis

Complete standard forms including, but not limited to, basic pleadings, general correspondence, and required documentation for e-filed court materials

Provide operational support to attorneys and paralegals

Complete standard documents and prepare basic correspondence including letters, form pleadings, reports, and other legal documents

Assistant attorneys and paralegals with conducting basic research and information gathering related to legal matters and/or points of law. Including but not limited to case facts, verdicts, coverage issues, statues, and legal articles

Gather and file materials with appropriate courts ensuring all information is submitted timely and accurately

Coordinate calendars for assigned attorneys and paralegals including entering trial notices slash notes of issue on calendars, and notify insureds, witnesses, claim file handlers, or other Sentry associates of key dates