Legal Secretary

CNA • Plano, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role assists attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support. This includes all aspects of document preparation, and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work. The Legal Secretary will collaboratively work with Claim, Claim Legal and clients as well as other 3rd parties to produce desired results.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
• Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
• Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
• Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Tort defense experience strongly preferred.
• Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
• Federal Court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of document preparation.
• May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction.
• Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
• Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.
• Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives.
• Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.

Benefits

• CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree