Legal Support Specialist - Metairie, LA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness & mental health programs

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Parental & military leave

Tuition assistance

Gainshare incentive up to 16%

Job summary

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to support the House Counsel team. The role involves generating and filing pleadings, data entry, document requests, and managing case files. This in-office position requires proximity to Metairie, LA.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year in an administrative role, and strong MS Office skills with a focus on confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or higher and a minimum of one year experience in an administrative role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with others.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking across multiple system applications.

Responsibilities

• Generate and file standard form pleadings and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and create document review requests.
• Manage contact cards and organize case files.
• Coordinate and handle legal documents; process incoming/outgoing mail, faxes and court filings.
• Build new case files, prioritize existing ones, and handle file closure procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization & attention to detail

Time management

Deadline adherence

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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