Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Progressive Insurance

The Tone:
This is a hybrid remote role at Progressive Insurance, requiring occasional travel to an office for training and/or meetings, and candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support in the United States. Progressive is an established insurance company committed to fostering career growth and employee well-being. This Legal Assistant position is vital to the effective functioning of our law offices, providing essential administrative support that empowers our attorneys to deliver exceptional legal services and client representation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, United States
• Pay: $29.25–$35.77 hourly
• Mission: Provide critical administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient operation of law offices.
• Tech Stack: electronic case management system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Document Preparation: Prepare and draft critical legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings, providing essential support to attorneys.
• Case Management and Coordination: Manage attorney calendars and coordinate examinations for defense experts, utilizing an electronic case management system to ensure smooth operation.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a key point of contact, communicating effectively with clients and other parties involved in legal cases.
• Discovery Processing: Propound and manage discovery requests, including serving client discovery, to facilitate the legal process.
• Administrative Support: Perform various administrative duties, including maintaining comprehensive files, answering incoming phone calls, and managing general office tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher, coupled with prior litigation experience and a strong understanding of legal terminology.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of legal work experience in a business or legal environment, specifically supporting a professional team.
• Skills: Demonstrated typing proficiency with excellent grammar and accuracy, strong time management and organizational abilities crucial for supporting a large group of professionals, the capacity to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information, and effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills essential for daily interactions.
• Bonus: Previous experience in insurance defense or personal injury within a law firm setting.