Legal Secretary

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Under general supervision assists attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support, which includes all aspects of document preparation, and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work. Collaboratively works with Claim, Claim Legal and clients as well as other 3rd parties to produce desired results.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Handles all aspects of document preparation. May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction. Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties. Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc. Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives. Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars. Reporting Relationship Typically Manager or above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units. Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence. Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization. Education and Experience Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience. Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment. Tort defense experience strongly preferred. Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred. Federal Court experience preferred. In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia,California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visitcnabenefits.com. CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visitourcareers page. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr CNA Financial Corporation