Legal Assistant - A. O. Smith Corporation

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Recently named one of Milwaukee’s Top Places to Work, we care about our associates and have programs in place to help our team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training, and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future. 

Provides support for a variety of law-related activities that do not require a law degree, including managing and coordinating service of process, analyzing and organizing case file material and preparing litigation and claims status and disposition reports.

1. Managing and coordinating service of process for all lawsuits and other litigation matters handled by the Legal Department.  Create and maintain service of process manual. 
2. Assist attorneys and paralegal in litigation and claims management including compiling facts, analyzing and organizing case file materials;
3. Preparing litigation and claims status and disposition reports for the company’s management, insurers, auditors and others;
4. Interface with outside counsel, paralegals, expert witnesses, company officers and employees regarding management and handling of litigated matters and claims;
5. General administrative support for the Legal Department;
6. Typing, filing, and mail sorting;
7. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience is required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office proficiency Is required –Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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