Legal Secretary, General Liability

Zurich in North America•Houston, TX

12d•$24 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position combines remote work and in-office activity to accommodate the needs of our customers, the candidate, and Zurich North America. At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, in-office attendance should be expected when business needs arise. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American Claims office: Houston, TX or Dallas, TX

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry
Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence
Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree
Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Familiarity with litigation management software systems
Organization and prioritization skills
Experience with Texas jurisdiction & laws

Responsibilities

Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
Providing administrative support to 2-3 attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars, etc.
Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases.
Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically.
E-filing in local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Accurate recording and timely submission of all vendor invoices for payment.
Timely processing of daily mail and faxes.
Check Custodian responsibilities.
Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed