Claims Legal Assistant

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks an organized legal support professional to assist leadership in coordinating insured litigation. You will manage documentation, notify teams, monitor deadlines, and help coordinate discovery with defense counsel.

The role emphasizes accuracy, effective communication, and multi-tasking across the litigation lifecycle. Prior experience is valued, with opportunities for growth within a stable, nationwide retailer.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High level of proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Notify claims administrator of insured litigation and provide the associated legal documents.
• Notify involved team members of the litigation and provide initial guidance.
• Monitor all due dates (answers, discovery, mediations, trials) 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 litigation data is accurate and current.
• Provide overflow assistance and administrative support for the department.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.