Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Progressive • Irvine, CA

65d • $28 - $34

About The Position

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. Our legal assistants handle tasks that are critical to the success of our law offices. As a part of our team, you'll rely on your prior experience to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Experience using an electronic case management system - while not required - will help while managing attorney calendars, scheduling and coordinating examination(s) for defense experts, and communicating with clients regarding relevant aspects of the case. Among other things, you'll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, along with other assigned administrative duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher
• minimum of one year legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Nice To Haves

• Insurance defense or personal injury experience
• 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
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings
• managing attorney calendars
• scheduling and coordinating examination(s) for defense experts
• communicating with clients regarding relevant aspects of the case
• maintaining files
• answering phone calls
• other assigned administrative duties

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees