Claims Legal Assistant

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Plan

401k with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Education Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a capable legal assistant/paralegal to support insured litigation management in Kentucky. The role involves notifying the claims administrator, guiding involved teams, tracking deadlines, and routing materials to defense counsel.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED and strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Prior paralegal experience (2 years) is valued, along with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• High level of proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• 2 years prior experience or formal education as a legal assistant or paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Notify claims administrator of insured litigation and provide the associated legal documents.
• Notify involved team members (drivers, managers, etc.) of the litigation and provide initial guidance.
• Monitor all due dates (answer, discovery, mediations, trials, etc.) and cases for resolution or defense assignment.
• Gather all relevant internal file materials and route to defense counsel.
• Assist leadership and defense counsel in coordinating discovery responses.
• Coordinate company representatives for mediations, trials, depositions, etc.
• Ensure that litigation data is accurate and current.
• Provide overflow assistance and administrative support for the department.
• Assist in special projects and tasks as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years paralegal/legal assistant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role will provide support and assistance to leadership in the coordination of insured litigation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Notify claims administrator of insured litigation and provide the associated legal documents.

Notify involved team members (i.e. drivers, managers, etc.) of the litigation and provide initial guidance.

Monitor all due dates (answer, discovery, mediations, trials, etc.) and cases for resolution or defense assignment.

Gather all relevant internal file materials and route to defense counsel.

Assist leadership and defense counsel in coordinating discovery responses.

Coordinate company representatives for mediations, trials, depositions, etc.

Ensure that litigation data is accurate and current.

Provide overflow assistance and administrative support for the department.

Assist in special projects and tasks as assigned.

All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

High level of proficiency with computers and office equipment

Excellent communication and organization skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Desired:

2 years prior experience or formal education as a legal assistant or paralegal

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

_O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer._The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.