Legal Secretary

Company: Zurich NA
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Zurich North America is currently seeking to add a Legal Secretary for its fast paced Claims Staff Legal Office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This role provides a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support for three attorneys. The preferred candidate will organize and maintain all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters. The candidate will apply knowledge of legal document formats to draft and/or revise a variety of legal contacts including but not limited to pleadings, notices, motions, and orders. The candidate will have customer, counsel, and/or witness contact requiring discretion and judgment. Basic Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry AND Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence Experience providing legal and administrative support to attorneys Experience filing via the Florida Courts E-Filing System Experience coordinating and scheduling hearings, depositions and conferences. Preferred Requirements Associate degree or higher Insurance industry experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology and legal document formats Highly effective written and verbal communication; ability to summarize information clearly and concisely Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Familiarity with litigation management software systems Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines for multiple, simultaneous projects 3 years experience of local court rules in both WC and Liability practice areas Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best global insurance provider in the world. Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world. EOE disability/vets 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.

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