Legal Secretary (Temporary, Project Based) Job at Kemper in Dallas

Overview

Legal Secretary (Temporary, Project Based) role at Kemper. This position is located in Richardson, TX and provides secretarial and administrative support for the office, including research of both technical and clerical nature.

Location

Dallas, Texas

Position Details

Kemper is a leading specialized insurer focused on diverse, high-performing teams. The organization values personal development, professional challenge, and work-life balance. By joining Kemper, you contribute to delivering on the company\'s promises to its stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

• Organizing legal documents and creating new matters using legal software.
• Researching, initiating, and/or composing responses to inquiries from insureds, claimants, attorneys, and state or other regulatory agencies.
• Preparing Notices of Appearance, hearings, and depositions; maintaining records and monthly reports as needed.
• Scheduling hearings and depositions for attorneys.
• Arranging transportation and other reservations to optimize cost and schedule.
• Maintaining files for attorneys.

Position Qualifications

• 2 years of legal secretarial experience or 1 year of demonstrated success as a Legal Secretary Trainee.
• High school diploma required.
• Typing speed of 28 wpm with 95% accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to think independently.
• Good knowledge of office procedures, letter/memo composition, grammar, and spelling.
• Proficiency with PC, Word, and Excel.
• In-office work with occasional remote work opportunities.

Employment Type & Seniority

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time

Industries

• Insurance

Important Notices

Kemper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected status. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies. Do not share personal information (e.g., social security numbers or banking information) via text or email, and be cautious of external messaging apps. If you see such messages, delete them.