Legal - Legal Assistant III

Cincinnati Financial • Detroit, MI

7h • $26 - $38

About The Position

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies' Legal Litigation office in Detroit, Michigan is currently seeking a legal assistant to assist attorneys by typing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining files, maintaining schedules and answering the telephone. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $38.00 hourly. The pay determination is based on the applicant's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performances.

Requirements

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience - insurance defense experience preferred
• good follow up practices with attention to detail
• excellent organizational and communication skills
• excellent typing and work processing skills
• excellent language and vocabulary 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 composure and professionalism under pressure
• maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information learned as a result of involvement with litigation processes

Responsibilities

• transcribe dictation
• prepare legal documents, correspondence and memoranda
• request medical authorizations and medical records from providers
• 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

Benefits

• Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performances.
• We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
• Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.
• To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees