Legal Administrative Assistant (On-site-AZ)

Allstate

3d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Staff Counsel Support is responsible for managing Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/matters. This position provides clerical and administrative support for Staff Counsel Attorneys in an office under general attorney supervision. The role enters and manages data, including pleadings, motions and trial, arbitration and mediation letters; manages calendars and files related to events and details in the case management systems. Confirms related events & activities & monitors and routes internal/external client inquiries, mail, faxes, etc. This position requires working 5 days in the Scottsdale, AZ office location.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in a litigation setting or prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Good communications skills including the ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with clients, customers and with fellow employees
• Mail handling experience
• Clerical and administrative support experience
• Intermediate knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet, and other web-based applications
• Ability to prioritize work and organize own time
• Ability to complete professional, error free documents utilizing good grammar, spelling and format skills, including accurate preparation of legal pleadings, agreement letters, memoranda reports, outlines, schedules and client communications

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming mail (high volume) – maintaining, sorting and distribution of mail
• Handle confidential information
• May handle calls and inquiries in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to provide "knowledge transfer" to new employees on the team within this role
• Makes basic decision within established procedures under supervision
• May enter and manage data, including pleadings, motions and trials, arbitration and mediation letters
• May manage calendars and files related to events and details in the case management systems
• Monitors and maintains compliance with Team Connect (Litigation Management System)

Benefits

• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for eligible remote employees.
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed