Senior Legal Assistant, In House Coverage Litigation Firm

The Travelers Companies • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. As a Sr. Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts, office administration and perform other duties as requested and assigned. Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
• Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
• Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and displays problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience as a legal assistant preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
• Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
• Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
• Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
• Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
• Assist attorney in trial.
• Records billable time when applicable.
• May assist management in new hire orientation along with other administrative tasks.
• Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may serve act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration
• Conduct training classes, if necessary, in regard to legal procedures or case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

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