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Legal Secretary

Employer
Travelers Insurance
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jun 16, 2019

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

Job Details

Company Information
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Summary
This role will be part of Keane & Associates, the in-house coverage litigation firm newly created by Travelers. This is a unique opportunity to join the firm in its early days of operation, contribute to its success and help to grow the practice. Our legal secretary will perform a variety of legal secretarial and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned.



Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence. Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly. Provide necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering callers' routine questions. Maintain attorney calendar as well as maintain diary and tickler dates appropriately. Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed. Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity. Maintain, organize and index all case files for staff attorneys; file correspondence, pleadings and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Schedule/coordinate depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval. Act as a liaison between client and Keane & Associates by furnishing and requesting information as needed and assist in completion of administrative reports. Assist with Trial preparation. Summarize discovery responses and draft standard discovery motions. Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
A minimum of 2 years of prior experience as a legal secretary in law office handling insurance defense matters preferred.

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
Superior written and oral communication skills. Sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors. Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiar with the usage of a case management system and other software applications. Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures. Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly. Practice appropriate office etiquette. Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done. Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure as well as adapt to new situations and changing priorities. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong organizational skills. Ability to operate business machines such as photocopy and scanning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong legal research experience
Familiarity with Westlaw and/or Lexus/Nexus
Experience with NY/NJ court systems filings/deadlines etc


Physical Requirements
Position requires physical activity including but not limited to bending, stooping, repetitive motion, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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