Legal Assistant

Position Summary Employ knowledge of company and legal procedures as well as principles of insurance, banking or corporate law. Work independently while assisting attorneys in the legal process necessary for conducting company business. Review, analyze and summarize issues involved in incoming litigation or administrative actions. Determine the need for file documentation, obtain proofs, and clarify facts and issues. Organize, assemble, and interpret records and documents. Act as a resource person to all levels of company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures. Support litigation matters and act as a general litigation assistant throughout the pendency of lawsuits. Research medical facts when necessary. Type and generate pleadings, legal documents and related correspondence for assigned staff counsel, such as memos, letters, charts. Schedule and record all appointment dates for attorney meetings such as depositions and court hearings and maintain an appointment calendar. Assist in preparation of a legal periodical for distribution to the Claims department. Provide office administration support on an as needed basis, including mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing and notary services. Interact directly with business line customers and visitors to address support needs. Establish and maintain a series of files for each case or matter along with a corresponding electronic diary system. Advise staff or management regularly regarding items requiring attention or action. Initiate, complete, and submit routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities. Contact appropriate organizations as directed to obtain documents. Manage correspondence for key dates and names. Record pertinent information and files. Qualifications Required Education: Associate's degree as a Legal Assistant, completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant training program, or extensive experience in a position performing Legal Assistant functions. Experience: Researching, analyzing, and preparing written documents and correspondence. Knowledge of civil litigation procedure, federal and state judicial systems, claim procedures, principles of insurance, medical terminology, insurance defense practice, insurance products and services. Knowledge of composing and communicating board and executive management meeting agendas and notices. Developing and distributing board calendars; developing, distributing and summarizing board surveys and regulatory reports. Maintaining electronic and paper corporate documents. Ability to evaluate situations, facts and issues and draw accurate conclusions; organize, plan and prioritize work; research legal files and compile data; competently operate a Windows-based PC and relevant software; communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public; prepare written documents, correspondence, memoranda and pleadings. Preferred Knowledge of regulatory matters, including filing reports with regulatory agencies and company procedures and departmental functions. Work Environment This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote) and will report to an office location approximately once every 4-6 weeks. Compensation and Benefits Legal Assistant will earn a competitive salary of $28 - $32 per hour with annual bonus potential based on performance. Health & Wellness: Medical plans with multiple coverage options, HSA eligibility, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision benefits, employee assistance program, financial protection & insurance (basic life, supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, pet), 401(k) plan with automatic deferral and company match, HSA and FSA options. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees receive up to 12 PTO days annually; part-time employees accrue at least 3 hours per month. Paid holidays: Full-time employees 10 company-paid holidays, one mental health day, two floating holidays, one volunteer day; part-time employees eight holidays, one mental health day, two floating holidays. Paid leave programs: parental, bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Career Growth & Education: Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually (80% covered by ACG), professional certification support with 100% reimbursement. Additional perks: Complimentary AAA membership, roadside assistance, travel discounts, adoption assistance program. Equal Opportunity & Accommodation The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. All applicants offered employment will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements. 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