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We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide remote support to our Workers’ Compensation and Tort line of business. The ideal candidate will enjoy a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding.
Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare correspondence, reports, briefs, motions, pleadings and other documents required by the attorney
Creates/edits court documents consistent with New Jersey Workers Compensation court requirements and NJ State Court Requirements
Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications and depositions
Schedules depositions with needed parties
Assist attorneys as needed in preparation for trial or discovery
Provides extensive scheduling and calendar activity
Reviews mail and document production
Prepares correspondence and maintains our electronic legal files
Offers professional diplomacy during each interaction with clients, opposing counsel, home office staff, claim partners and court employees
Assist in overall support of the office as needed which could include: scanning, case matching, mail handling, photocopying, limited filing, CD duplication, PDF compilation, file conversion etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law office or corporate law department
Workers Compensation and Tort experience, especially Auto, Personal Injury and General Liability is strongly preferred
Insurance defense background is preferred
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
Trial support experience (virtual and in-person)
Knowledge of New Jersey courts is required, Insurance defense background is preferred
Demonstrated capacity to work with (NJ State, Federal court systems and Arbitration Forum systems
Proficiency with case management software preferred
Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
Must be able to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF and JPG formats
Successful candidates will have experience in a high-volume litigation environment with experience in document production, discovery preparation and data maintenance for clients
Work Arrangements:
This role has a Remote Work Arrangement, with the expectation of coming into the Morristown, NJ office as business needs arise.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$46,240 - $69,360Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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