Legal Department- Secretary

Company Overview

Fred Loya Insurance is a family‑owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. The company now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas. It is a fast‑growing organization committed to service and excellence, offering a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant will provide high‑quality administrative and legal support to in‑house counsel at Dieterich & Kelly Legal Group, helping protect policyholders and the company’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well‑organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters; assist with drafting pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and orders for court filing.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and handle electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e‑mails as necessary.
• Apply knowledge of the litigation process—including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
• Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
• Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check upon a conditional offer of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficiency with the State e‑filing system.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages for in‑house staff counsel, including health insurance, dental, vision coverage, supplemental policies, and retirement plans.