Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant, Personal Injury LitigationAre you a detail-oriented Legal Assistant who enjoys solving problems, managing complex information, and supporting meaningful business outcomes? Join our team as a Legal Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting attorneys, managing personal injury litigation matters, and serving as a trusted resource across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the successful resolution of legal and regulatory matters.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 incoming litigation or administrative actions. Determine 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 level of company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures.Support litigation matters and act as a general litigation assistant throughout pendency of lawsuits. Research medical facts when necessary. Type/generate pleadings and legal documents and related correspondence for assigned staff counsel, as well as memos, letters, charts. Schedule and record all appointment dates for attorney meetings such as depositions and court hearings and maintain appointment calendar.Assemble data and provide input for implementation of computerized research and litigation monitoring systems. Assist in preparation of a legal periodical for distribution to the Claims department.Provides office administration support on an as needed basis, which may include mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing and notary services. Interacts directly with business line customers and visitors to address support needs.Establishes and maintains a series of files for each case or matter along with a corresponding electronic diary system. Advises staff or management regularly regarding items requiring attention or action. Initiates, completes and submits routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities. Contacts appropriate organizations as directed to obtain documents. Manages correspondence for key dates and names. Records pertinent information and files.Required:Education:Associates degree as a Legal Assistant, completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant training program OR extensive experience in a position performing Legal Assistant functionsExperience:Researching, analyzing and preparing written documents and correspondenceKnowledge of:Civil litigation procedureFederal and state judicial systemsClaim proceduresPrinciples of insuranceMedical terminologyInsurance defense practiceInsurance products and servicesCompiling and communicating board and executive management meeting agendas and noticesDeveloping and distributing board calendarsDeveloping, distributing and summarizing board surveys and regulatory reportsMaintaining electronic and paper corporate documentsAbility to:Evaluate situations, facts and issues and draw accurate conclusionsOrganize, plan and prioritize workResearch legal files and compile dataCompetently operate a windows based PC and relevant softwareCommunicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the publicPrepare written documents, correspondence, memoranda and pleadingsPreferred:Knowledge of:One year preferred Legal Assistant experience with personal injury litigationRegulatory matters, including filing reports with regulatory agencies principlesCompany procedures and departmental functionsThis is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote) and will report to an office location approximately once every 4 to 6 weeks.CompensationLegal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation will earn a competitive salary of $32 - $36 an hour with annual bonus potential based on performance.BenefitsMedical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibilityPrescription drug coverageDental and vision benefitsEmployee Assistance Program (confidential support services)Company-paid basic life insuranceOptional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverageShort-term and long-term disability coverageCritical illness, accident, and pet insurance options401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of serviceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) optionsPaid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements. Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per monthPaid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedulesPaid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leaveTuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG)Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programsOpportunities for career development and advancementComplimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discountsAdoption assistance programThis position is expected to remain posted through August 31, 2026; however, it may close at any time once a qualified candidate pool is identified.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.