Legal - Legal Assistant III

Cincinnati Financial • Columbus, OH

3h • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies is seeking a legal assistant for its Legal Litigation office in Columbus (Worthington), Ohio. The role assists attorneys by preparing and typing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining files and schedules, and answering telephone calls. The hourly pay range is $26.00–$38.00, determined by factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• Five or more years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense experience is preferred.
• Good follow-up practices and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent typing and word-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 both with a team and independently.
• Ability to handle a large volume and variety of work.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding information learned through involvement with litigation processes.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance defense experience.

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, and prepare and process outgoing mail.
• Maintain attorney calendars.
• Type, revise, and proofread legal documents.
• Request and follow up on legal records and court filings.
• Prepare reports and check requests, and assist with client billing.
• Perform special administrative projects.
• Answer phones.
• Interact with others in a variety of circumstances while maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the Claims department and court personnel.

Benefits

• Eligible associates may receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
• The company provides tools and training to support learning and professional development.
• The company offers benefits and amenities packages; details are not specified.

What This Job Offers

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