Progressive

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Progressive

  • Date Posted

    Today

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  • Remote Work Level

    100% Remote

  • Location

    Remote in San Antonio, TX

  • Job Schedule

    Full-Time

  • Salary

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  • Benefits

    Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Parental Leave Retirement Savings Education Assistance Mental Health Support Disability Paid Illness Leave Paid Time Off Career Development Community Service

  • Categories

    AdministrativeAdminLegal

  • Job Type

    Employee

  • Career Level

    Experienced

  • Travel Required

    No specification

  • Education Level

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About the Role

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Job Number: 256914
Category: Legal
Location: San Antonio, TX
Remote Type: Remote
Job Level: Experienced

As a legal assistant on our team, you’ll handle 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.

Must-have qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of two years legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team.

Preferred skills

  • Insurance defense or personal injury experience working in a law firm
  • 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

  • $29.25 - $32.50/hour
  • Gainshare annual cash incentive payment 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, including volunteer 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
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