Legal Secretary

About the role

Under general supervision, you will assist attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support, including all aspects of document preparation and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work. You will collaboratively work with Claim, Claim Legal, and clients as well as other third parties to produce desired results.

Responsibilities

• Handles all aspects of document preparation, including drafting, preparing, and distributing legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction.
• Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
• Collaboratively assists 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.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and practices, as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and business units.
• Excellent internal and external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and other business-related software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the 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.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with coursework or applicable certifications preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.
• Tort defense experience strongly preferred.
• Multi-venue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
• Federal Court experience preferred.

Benefits

CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help employees—and their family members—achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.