Legal Support Specialist

Progressive Insurance; Louisiana; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Progressive Insurance is seeking a legal support specialist to join the House Counsel team in Metairie, LA. You will generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence, perform data entry, create document review requests, and manage contact cards.

You’ll collect, coordinate, and handle legal documents, and process mail, faxes, and court filings. The role emphasizes building new case files, prioritizing existing ones, and handling file closure procedures within an in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling.
• Ability to work with sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and maintain contact cards.
• Create document review requests and coordinate legal documents.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail, faxes, and court filings.
• Build new case files, prioritize existing ones, and handle closures.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As a legal support specialist on the House Counsel team, you’ll provide administrative support to a group in the company's legal department. In this role, you'll generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence, perform data entry, create document review requests, and manage contact cards. You’ll collect, coordinate, and handle legal documents. You’ll also process incoming and outgoing mail, as well as faxes and court filings. Additionally, you'll build new case files, prioritize existing ones, and handle file closure procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of one year experience in an administrative role.

Preferred Skills

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and work in a variety of system applications.
• Ability to adhere to and adjust to changing deadlines, utilize time management skills and follow written procedures.

Location

• This is an in-office role.
• Candidates must be within a reasonable driving distance to the Metairie, LA office.

Compensation

• $20.30-$22.31/hour
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment 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, including volunteer 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 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.