Legal Secretary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of document preparation.
• May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction.
• Fills documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
• Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.
• Organizes and maintains all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives.
• Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
• Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
• Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.

Education And Experience

• Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.
• Tort defense experience strongly preferred.
• Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
• Federal Court experience preferred.

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
• For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.