Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense at Progressive Casualty Insurance Company

N New Hyde Park, NY

About the Job

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Job Number

: 227934

As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle complex tasks critical to the success of our law offices. An ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, which will be used to provide administrative support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions and pleadings. Using an electronic case management system, you’ll manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Among other things, you’ll spend time maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery – including serving client discovery, along with other administrative duties.

This is a hybrid position working a minimum of 1 day a week in the House Counsel office in either our Williamsville or New Hyde Park office during our core business hours.

Must-have qualifications

High school diploma/ GED equivalent or higher
One year prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team

Preferred skills

Insurance defense or personal injury experience
Time management and organizational skills required to provide support to a large group of professionals
Typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy
Ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information
Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

$26.15 - $36.92/hour
Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
Paid time off
Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
Career development & tuition assistance

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2023 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job

: Legal

Primary Location

: United States-New York-N New Hyde Park

Other Locations

: United States-New York-Williamsville

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Work From Home : No