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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, document preparation, and managing deadlines to ensure timely legal work completion.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
- Prepare, compare (redline), edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and legal documents.
- Manage document preparation and organizational processes.
- Track deadlines, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of legal work.
- Manage electronic and physical files in accordance with records retention and confidentiality standards.
- Coordinate internal meetings including logistics, materials, and follow-up actions.
- Process invoices, expense reports, and administrative transactions using internal systems.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal business partners and external vendors, responding professionally and directing inquiries appropriately.
- Support department initiatives, audits, and projects assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple professionals simultaneously.
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe and document management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Requirements
- Preference of 2-4 years of executive support and administrative experience, preferably in a legal, insurance, or regulated corporate environment
- Experience working in a hybrid or in-office professional environment.
- Education: Post‑secondary education preferred but not required for candidates with strong administrative capabilities and relevant experience.
Work Schedule
- Non-exempt position with overtime eligibility.
- In-office position four days per week / one remote workday; with manager approval
- Standard business hours.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of executive support and administrative experience, preferably in a legal or regulated corporate environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- Experience working in a hybrid or in-office professional environment
- Post-secondary education preferred but not required
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
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