Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense - ReqCode 105793

Picture a career where you provide legal support to the attorneys of an innovative Fortune 500 company. Redefining the auto insurance industry since 1937, Progressive, a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest providers of personal auto insurance in the U.S. Working at Progressive means having extensive career path opportunities and the chance to work with diverse, bright colleagues in an innovative, dynamic atmosphere, where results are rewarded. The Legal Assistant performs a variety of complex confidential and administrative duties in support of an attorney or group of attorneys. Under the direction of the attorneys, this position assists in preparing complex legal documents and filing court papers, and provides administrative support including file maintenance, maintaining calendars and meeting schedules. It requires strong working knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, complaints and motions. The Legal Assistant works independently on various projects with general direction from attorneys.This is NOT a paralegal role.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- High school education with 8 plus years of prior administrative work experience in a business office environment supporting a professional team.
- 4 to 7 years of experience in legal environment, preferred
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of Legal terminology and procedures
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a good working knowledge of the following software applications: Lotus Notes, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
- Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
- Strong time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals.We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive starting salary, annual merit reviews, and annual bonus potential. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive, flexible benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k) plan. We're looking for top notch legal assistants who are driven, have passion for connecting with customers and have a proven track record of high performance and solution-based legal strategies.

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