Staff Legal Secretary - General Liability
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Job Description:
Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal
-Secretary to join our team! -The Staff Legal Secretary performs a
broad range of administrative and secretarial support for two or
more General Liability defense attorneys. - Organizes and maintains
all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and
administrative matters. - Applies knowledge of legal document
formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses,
complaints, and motions. Zurich is open to hiring talent in their
Sacramento -office. -In this role you will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative support to two or more attorneys such
as answering the phone, scheduling and maintaining calendars,
etc.
- Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers,
clients, counsel, and witnesses
- Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents
as directed
- Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases
- Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation,
electronically
- Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related
results and participating on projects as needed -Basic
Qualifications: -
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of
experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance
industryOR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate
Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary
area within the Insurance industryAND
- Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Experience providing administrative support to two or more
attorneys -Preferred Qualifications: -
- Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents,
correspondence, and pleadings
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Familiarity with litigation management software systems
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Experience in Civil Litigation
- Experience supporting remote Attorneys - -As a condition of
employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related
health and safety protocols (), including, without limitation, a
requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status
with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or negative
COVID test results when allowable, to a third-party vendor. These
are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at
any time. - -A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply
at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At
Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences
and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As
part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has
over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting
resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of
commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range
of risk management products and services for businesses and
individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to
technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 -. Our growth
strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive
to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster
an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive,
actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be
a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in
building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and
the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee
benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and
competitive compensation. Please click to learn more. -As a global
company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an
asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds
with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken
together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common
goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected
status. EOE disability/vet - -Zurich does not accept unsolicited
resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited
resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If
you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal
for resume submission. - -Location(s): AM - Rancho CordovaRemote
Working: NoSchedule: Full Time -Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MM1
#LI-HYBRID -
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