Legal Specialist - eDiscovery

Auto-Owners Insurance•Lansing, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated individual to support its Discovery Team by preparing responses to discovery requests, working with internal resources to identify and collect responsive material, and facilitating document production to outside counsel. The position provides administrative support to attorneys and legal team members, maintains legal matter information and project records, retrieves and distributes legal and claim-related documents, and assists with legal holds and document retention. After initial in-person training, the role may be eligible to work from home up to three days per week under the company’s merit-based work-from-home program.

Requirements

Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and/or written instructions.
Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school education or its equivalent is preferred.
Three or four years of job-related experience and some educational coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare responses to discovery requests.
Work with internal resources to identify and collect responsive materials.
Facilitate document production to outside counsel.
Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal team members, including gathering, organizing, and maintaining legal documentation and records.
Enter, update, and maintain information in legal matter management systems, including tracking assignments, projects, and related activities.
Retrieve, prepare, and distribute claim files, underwriting files, discovery materials, and other legal documents as requested.
Assist with preparing, maintaining, and tracking legal holds and document retention requirements.
Coordinate and schedule meetings with internal teams, attorneys, and outside counsel; prepare materials and document meeting activities.
Prepare reports, maintain project tracking records, and help organize legal resources and special projects.