Legal Secretary

01460 Continental Casualty Company; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

CNA seeks a legal administrative assistant to support attorneys and legal staff with document preparation, calendar coordination, and case management in a collaborative environment. Under general supervision, you will draft and file legal documents, gather exhibits, manage client and third-party communications, and maintain accurate archives while supporting multiple matters with a sense of urgency.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience and at least four years

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of document preparation and drafting of legal correspondence and memos under attorney direction.
• Files documents timely with courts and other parties.
• Gathers and organizes exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas and discovery requests.
• Maintains and organizes electronic and paper legal archives and files.
• Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.

Skills

Legal terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Organization

Communication

Urgency

Education

Associates degree

4 years legal admin experience

Tort defense experience

Federal court experience

Job description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: 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 Typical 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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At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion – one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.