Overview
Legal Secretary Staff Counsel Jobs in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA at Hanover Insurance Company
For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives, and inclusive corporate culture.
Our Indiana/Ohio regional legal team is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in our Indianapolis, IN office in a hybrid work arrangement. This is a full-time, non-exempt role.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Primarily responsible for organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing tasks, appointments, and events for efficient daily management of calendars of multiple litigation attorney teams. This role involves coordinating with team members, clients, courts, and other attorneys, and utilizing digital tools to maintain up-to-date and accurate attorney calendars.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Schedule appointments, meetings, court-related events, depositions, and reminders with preparation of related documents (deposition notices, subpoenas, etc.).
Assist in preparing/e-filing final legal papers and correspondence of legal nature as needed.
Assist attorneys and other office personnel with administrative and clerical work.
Coordinate with attorney and paralegal team members to avoid scheduling conflicts and confirm calendars daily.
Prepare and send client and/or witness notice letters/emails as directed by handling attorney.
Review and update upcoming attorney calendars to reflect confirmed calendar events, changes, and rescheduling.
Use digital tools and applications, such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Legal Files (case management system), for calendar management and communicating with team members, other attorneys, clients, witnesses, courts, and the like.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
5-10 years of insurance defense/litigation legal secretarial experience preferred.
Experience with Legal Files case management system a plus.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in using calendar management tools such as Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to handle scheduling conflicts and last-minute changes effectively.
Valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to independently prioritize tasks and multi-task.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships.
High School Graduate.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401K with a company match.
PTO.
Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE.
On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.
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Title: Legal Secretary Staff Counsel
Company: Hanover Insurance Company
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
