Senior Legal Assistant, Insurance Coverage Firm

Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range$59,200.00 - $97,700.00

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Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. As a Sr. Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts, office administration and perform other duties as requested and assigned. Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration.What Will You Do?

• Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
• Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
• Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
• Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
• Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
• Assist attorney in trial.
• Records billable time when applicable.
• May assist management in new hire orientation along with other administrative tasks.
• Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may serve act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration
• Conduct training classes, if necessary, in regard to legal procedures or case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience as a legal assistant preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
• Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
• Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and displays problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What is a Must Have?

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant.