Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense
Posted on: 13 Feb 2021
Miami, FL
Job Description
Our legal assistants handle complex tasks that are critical to the success of our law offices. As a part of our team, youll rely on your prior experience to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Experience using an electronic case management system - while not required - will help while managing attorney calendars, scheduling and coordinating examination(s) for defense experts, and communicating with clients regarding relevant aspects of the case. Among other things, youll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, along with other assigned administrative duties. Must-have qualifications - High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One year prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team Preferred skills - Insurance defense or personal injury experience
- Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
- Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
- Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills Benefits - Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings; Progressive rewards each of us with an annual bonus based on company performance - 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
- Wellness& mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations Equal Opportunity Employer
Progressive
Mayfield Village, OH
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. provides insurance products in the United States. It offers auto, motorcycle, recreational vehicle/trailer, boat, car, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, personal watercraft, golf cart, and Segway insurance products. The company also provides home and property insurance, such as homeowners, renters, condo, mobile home, and flood insurance, as well as commercial, pet, health, wedding and event, life, mechanical breakdown, umbrella, business, ID theft, and travel insurance.
In addition, it manages claims through its service centers; and provides roadside assistance and catastrophe claim services. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. offers its products online, as well as through phone and independent agents. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Mayfield Village, Ohio with a network of offices in the United States. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Drive Insurance Holdings, Inc.
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IndustryInsurance
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No. of Employees35,000+
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