Overview
Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense Jobs in Hoover, USA at Progressive Insurance
Overview
Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination:
Progress. Progressive is excited to launch a brand-new House Counsel office in Alabama—and we’re building the team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join as one of our first legal assistants, shaping the office’s culture, practices, and impact from day one while representing a trusted industry leader.
Responsibilities
- As a legal assistant on the team, handle tasks critical to the success of the law offices. Provide administrative support to attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings.
- Use an electronic case management system to manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients.
- Maintain files, answer phone calls, propound discovery (including serving client discovery), and perform other administrative duties.
Qualifications Must-have Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.
Preferred Skills
- Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm
- 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
Compensation
- $29.58 – $32.50/hour
- Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
Benefits
- 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, including volunteer 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
Physical requirements and working conditions
The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- May require lifting less than 25 lbs.
- Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
- Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need for sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with statuses requiring sponsorship for this role.
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Title: Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense
Company: Progressive Insurance
Location: Hoover, USA
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