Universal Property
Legal Assistant
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Position Overview:
The Legal Assistant reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to support the attorney in litigating cases effectively by creating and maintaining digital case files, managing the attorney's schedule, creating and writing the first draft of documents. Essential Job Functions: Keep cases organized by creating a digital file system and maintaining the digital file system Schedule all events on the attorney's calendar Schedule and manage a task list of all the attorney's deadlines Draft and file clerical documents, such as all notices, stipulations, orders, summons, etc. Prepare the first draft of documents, such as pleadings, motions to compel, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, releases, etc. Review, prepare, and file court documents for the attorney Prepare legal correspondence and documents to be issued to counsel and court Review, prepare, and provide folders for attorney's events, such as hearings, depositions/examinations under oath, mediations, meetings, trials, etc. Verbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, court reporting firms, interpreting firms, printing firms, etc. Communicate with various internal departments, such as accounting, claims, SIU, underwriting, etc. Meet legal assistant's deadlines to assist the attorney's deadlines Input billing for daily activity Marginal Job Functions Compile, analyze, and organize information Assist attorneys in a legal office Other duties as assigned Requirements Legal assistants skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures Attention to detail Ability to handle heavy call volumes Ability to work independently as well as a team player Dependable and reliable Ability to multi-task Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe Keen observation skills Excellent time management skills Strong organizational skills Impressive communication skills Benefit Highlights: Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately) Generous PTO policy Eligible for performance based bonuses
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Position Overview:
The Legal Assistant reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to support the attorney in litigating cases effectively by creating and maintaining digital case files, managing the attorney's schedule, creating and writing the first draft of documents. Essential Job Functions: Keep cases organized by creating a digital file system and maintaining the digital file system Schedule all events on the attorney's calendar Schedule and manage a task list of all the attorney's deadlines Draft and file clerical documents, such as all notices, stipulations, orders, summons, etc. Prepare the first draft of documents, such as pleadings, motions to compel, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, releases, etc. Review, prepare, and file court documents for the attorney Prepare legal correspondence and documents to be issued to counsel and court Review, prepare, and provide folders for attorney's events, such as hearings, depositions/examinations under oath, mediations, meetings, trials, etc. Verbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, court reporting firms, interpreting firms, printing firms, etc. Communicate with various internal departments, such as accounting, claims, SIU, underwriting, etc. Meet legal assistant's deadlines to assist the attorney's deadlines Input billing for daily activity Marginal Job Functions Compile, analyze, and organize information Assist attorneys in a legal office Other duties as assigned Requirements Legal assistants skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures Attention to detail Ability to handle heavy call volumes Ability to work independently as well as a team player Dependable and reliable Ability to multi-task Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe Keen observation skills Excellent time management skills Strong organizational skills Impressive communication skills Benefit Highlights: Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately) Generous PTO policy Eligible for performance based bonuses