Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Company: Progressive Insurance
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Join Forbes 2022 Best Employer for Diversity! As an experienced legal assistant on our team, youll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our in-house law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, youll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, youll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery - including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties. This position is a hybrid role. The successful candidate must live in Texas and have access to our San Antonio office. Work onsite is required at least once per week with the potential to transition to 100% work from home (WFH). Additional time in-office may be required for training, office events, or as required by business need. The available work hours are any 8-hour shift, with breaks, between 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday. Must-have qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or higher
• Two years of prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team Preferred skills
  • Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm
  • Demonstrated experience with Texas venues and law is greatly desired.
  • Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
  • Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information Compensation
    • $23.89 - $29.86/hour
    • Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance Benefits
      • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
      • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
      • Wellness & mental health programs
      • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
      • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
      • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
      • Career development & tuition assistance Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2022 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer

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