Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense

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As alegal assistant, you’ll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our law offices. In this role, you’ll provide administrative support to our attorneys by preparing legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, and propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties. Additionally, you’ll focus on scheduling and re-scheduling depositions for our attorneys.

This position is a hybrid role based at our Plymouth Meeting, PA office and requires one to two days a week on site.

Must-have qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher
  • One year prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Preferred skills

  • Two years of insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm
  • Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
  • Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
  • Prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology

Compensation

  • $23.79 – $29.75/hour depending on experience
  • Gainshare bonus 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
  • 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

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Job Category
Legal Services
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 23.79 - 29.75 per hour
Country
United States
City
Plymouth Meeting
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Progressive Insurance
JOB SOURCE
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