Legal Secretary

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Chicago, IL. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position is a hybrid of remote work and in office activity designed to meet the need of the selected candidate and Zurich North America.  

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.  The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American Claims office: Chicago, IL. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
• Applies knowledge of legal document formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.
• Providing administrative support to 3 attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars, etc.
• Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses. 
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed. 
• Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases. 
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically. 
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of legal procedures and correspondences
• Knowledge of drafting legal documents and correspondence Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $27.13 - $37.28, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards  here .]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No