LEGAL SECRETARY/INSURANCE DEFENSE-LOOKING FOR BETTER BENEFITS AND GROWTH?

The Staff Counsel Office for CNA Insurance Companies, Law Offices of J. Robert Miertschin Jr., is seeking to hire an experienced Legal Secretary. We are a Tort-Personal Injury Defense Civil Practice. This corporate insurance practice has eight attorneys including the Managing Trial Attorney Bob Miertschin.Individual will assist attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support, which includes all aspects of document preparation, and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work. We seek a highly-motivated, experienced administrative professional who is interested in advancing their career to paralegal. CNA has a tuition reimbursement program and will work with legal professionals who are interested in becoming a paralegal. Our ideal candidate for this growth opportunity to paralegal will have ten years of legal secretary experience. Must have a stable work history and excellent references.We offer an excellent benefits package including a very strong retirement savings program with significant contributions by the company.A formal job description follows:Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Handles all aspects of document preparation.2. May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management direction.3. May assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.4. Organizes and maintains all electronic and other files and legal archives.5. Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting RelationshipManager or aboveSkills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units. 2. Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills. 3. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. 4. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.     Education & Experience1. Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.2. Minimum four years experience in a related legal administrative environment.