Staff Legal Secretary

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Maitland, FL

17d•$25 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Maitland, FL office. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in Workers’ Compensation and General Liability. This position is a hybrid of remote work and in office activity designed to meet the needs of the selected 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 claims 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, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American Claims office: Maitland or Fort Lauderdale office. For the right candidate we are open to a remote Florida candidate.

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 Florida jurisdiction & laws
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Defense litigation experience
Experience handling both Workers’ Compensation and Litigation matters

Responsibilities

Applying knowledge of legal document formats to prepare and type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.
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 litigation management system for assigned attorneys' cases.
Organizing and maintaining electronic files related to legal and administrative matters.
Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.