About the position
Make a difference with a career in insurance. At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we're looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®. If you're ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow. The Cincinnati Insurance Companies' Legal Litigation office in Fairfield, Ohio, is currently seeking a legal assistant to assist attorneys by typing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining files, maintaining schedules, and answering the telephone.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a large volume of files
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
- Prioritize assignments
- Process mail; review and route incoming mail; prepare and process outgoing mail
- Maintain attorney calendar
- Type, revise, and proofread legal documents
- Request and follow-up on legal records and court filings
- Prepare reports, check requests, and assist with client billing
- Perform special administrative projects
- Answer phones
- Interact with others in a variety of circumstances, maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with Claims Department
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with court personnel
Requirements
- 6+ years of civil litigation experience - and/or insurance defense experience preferred
- Good follow up practices with attention to detail
- Excellent typing and word processing skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft® products
- Familiarity with local courts
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Ability to work well with a team and independently
- Ability to handle a large volume and variety of work
- Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information learned as a result of involvement with litigation processes
Benefits
- Eligible associates may receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance
- Hybrid work options available, empowering associates to work from home several days a week
