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Zurich Insurance · 3 days ago

Legal Secretary, General Liability

Olathe, KS

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$24.66/hr - $30/hr

3+ years exp

Zurich North America is seeking a Staff Legal Secretary to join their team in Overland Park, KS. The role involves providing administrative and secretarial support to insurance defense attorneys specializing in General Liability, while maintaining litigation files and drafting legal documents.

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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 softwareOrganization skillsPrioritization skillsHouston jurisdiction knowledge

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

Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence

Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys

Preferred

Associate Degree or Bachelor's degree

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

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees