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Legal Assistant I

Employer
AmTrust Financial Services
Location
Moorestown, New Jersey
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Mar 2, 2019

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Category
Claims, Legal / Compliance
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. a fast growing commercial insurance company has an immediate need for an in-house legal assistant in our Moorestown, NJ Office.

Responsibilities

The ideal applicant would have 3+ years of legal assistant experience. An Associate or Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is a plus. The legal assistant must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to type 60-70 wpm and must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). This is a deadline-driven work environment, so the ability to manage workload and priorities is essential.

Preparation of pleadings including, but not limited to, motions, subpoenas, notices, hearings, and requests for production, Answers and trial document. Preparation of rough draft discovery, discovery reports and coordination with clients.

Coordination/scheduling of meetings, hearings, appointments, and depositions.

Other required duties include providing information to claims professionals and insureds, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing of incoming mail, taking calls from attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and courts.

Qualifications

High school diploma

A.A. preferred, B.A./B.S., and/or Paralegal Certificate a plus

Minimum three years experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for academic degrees

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions from multiple attorneys and prioritize

Organized, self- motivated, with ability to work independently and with other staff with a great attitude. Experience handling files in civil litigation

Experience with Time Matters a plus

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a great work environment, competitive compensation package and excellent carrier advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical and Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, and Paid Time Off.

Company

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 to provide property and casualty insurance to small businesses. Through acquisitions and organic growth, AmTrust Financial Services has since grown to become a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. Our financial stability is based upon a philosophy of niche diversity with a focus on low-hazard risk.

Since its inception, AmTrust has crafted a balanced portfolio of insurance products including:

  • Multiline Small Business Insurance
  • Warranty and Specialty Risk Insurance
  • Specialty Program Business Insurance

In November 2006, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol AFSI. With extensive underwriting experience and a prestigious "A" (Excellent) Financial Size "XI" rating from A.M. Best, AmTrust has earned a reputation as an innovative, technology driven provider of insurance products. Our commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.

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