Legal Secretary

CNA Financial; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Financial in Plano, TX seeks a capable legal administrative professional to support attorneys and legal staff. This role involves document preparation, calendar coordination, and collaboration with claim staff and clients.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or equivalent experience, along with 4+ years in a related legal environment. Proficiency in MS Office, strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with a focus on accuracy and urgency.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and general insurance industry understanding.
• Strong customer interaction skills and ability to work with attorneys and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication, professional phone etiquette, and timely drafting of correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of document preparation and filing with courts/parties.
• Draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence under attorney direction.
• Assist in gathering exhibits and documents in response to subpoenas or discovery requests.
• Organize and maintain files (electronic and paper) and legal archives.
• Schedule and coordinate attorney and case load calendars.

Skills

Legal terminology & procedures

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Urgency & prioritization

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

4+ years of legal admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, check out our Candidate Guide .

Under general supervision assists attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support, which includes all aspects of document preparation, and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work. Collaboratively works with Claim, Claim Legal and clients as well as other 3rd parties to produce desired results.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of document preparation.
• May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction. Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
• Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.
• Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives.
• Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
• Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
• Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.

Education and Experience

Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.

Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.

Tort defense experience strongly preferred.

Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.

Federal Court experience preferred.

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