Job Opening-Zurich North America Legal Secretary

Location
Baton Rouge, LA

Please describe the job opportunity or position you are seeking
Legal Secretary Staff Legal Office Job Summary: Performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support for two or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys. Responsible for assisting the attorneys with secretarial and clerical duties including transcription, typing, filing and data entry. Maintains calendar for assigned attorneys, office database for cases, and organization of assigned cases. Requires knowledge of document formats of a legal nature such as contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions. May have client, counsel and witness contact requiring discretion and judgment.

Job Accountabilities:
1. Responds to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel and witnesses.
2. Types legal pleadings, correspondence and other documents as directed.
3. Provides support to the attorneys by maintaining accurate attorney calendars.
4. Maintains accurate office database for assigned attorneys' cases.
5. Keeps up to date filing and organization of assigned cases.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
*High School diploma or equivalent, required 3 or more years of related experience in Civil Liability and Workers' Compensation law *Requires knowledge of legal terminology and document format such as contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.
*Must demonstrate good customer service skills.
*Effective oral and written communication and proofing skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage.
*Must be PC literate with proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word
*Must be able to multi-task, have strong time management skills, previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate flexibility
*Previous calendaring experience, required
*Must be a motivated and a self-starter Preferred Qualifications
*5 or more years experience insurance defense legal experience in workers' compensation and civil liability, preferred.

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