Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
• 1 year of experience in legal support or related experience to include multi-tasking in a fast paced and complex business environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of the function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively in person, by e-mail and telephone; effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff; provide reports with professional courtesy and tact.
• Strong ability to focus on details, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assisting attorneys in handling discovery, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation for a PIP and BI insurance defense law firm or in-house counsel in the state of Michigan.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

• Applies intermediate knowledge to assist in providing support for the investigative process of a trial by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
• Collaborates with team to conduct research and analyze documents to prepare reports of findings and formulate alternatives.
• Collaborates with team to evaluate risk of alternatives and calculate costs of potential liability and assesses benefits/drawbacks.
• May assist in preparing drafts of legal documents such as discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, contracts and other legal documents.
• Applies intermediate knowledge to assist with proper filing of documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, monitors status and distributes copies.
• Assists team with preparing presentations and briefing material on topics relevant to USAA business.
• Oversees management and maintenance of attorneys' files per the attorney's specifications.
• May assist with administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, calendar responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met; check writing, check requesting, copying, and handling mail as necessary to ensure continuous business operations.
• May act as a liaison between attorney and outside counsel in the exchange of information.
• Collaborates with team members to resolve issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k)
• pension
• life insurance
• parental benefits
• adoption assistance
• paid time off program with paid holidays
• 16 paid volunteer hours
• various wellness programs
• career path planning
• continuing education