Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Progressive Williamsville , NY 14221

Posted 3 days ago

As a legal assistant on our team, you'll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of 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, propounding discovery - including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.

This is a hybrid position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

Must-have qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher

  • Two years of 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

Compensation

  • $28.47 - $34.18/hour
  • 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, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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