Legal Assistant

About the role

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. As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll provide administrative support to attorneys in a hybrid‑remote role with occasional in‑office training and meetings, serving the Glen Burnie, MD, Richmond, VA or Newport News, VA offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences (e.g., motions and pleadings)
• Manage attorney calendars using an electronic case management system
• Coordinate examinations for defense experts
• Communicate with clients
• Maintain files
• Answer phone calls
• Propound discovery, including serving client discovery
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or higher
• Legal Assistant I: minimum of one‑year legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team
• Legal Assistant II: minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

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
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision coverage, 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

Pay

• Legal Assistant I: $26.77‑$26.83 per hour
• Legal Assistant II: $29.57‑$32.50 per hour
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM‑6:30 PM