General Liability/Civil Litigation Staff Legal Secretary
Company: Zurich
Location: Fresno
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Zurich North America is currently hiring a General
Liability/Civil Litigation Staff Legal Secretary to join our team!
The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative
and secretarial support for insurance defense. At Zurich North
America Claims, we acknowledge that work life-balance and
flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next
career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA
Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims
employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location,
while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative
activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a
high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances
requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate
selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of
the following North American Claims offices: Fresno, CA; Irvine,
CA; Rancho Cordova, CA; or San Francisco, CA. Responsibilities:
Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to
litigation and administrative matters. Applies knowledge of legal
document formats to various General Liability and/or Workers
Compensation documents. Providing administrative support to 2-3
attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining
calendars, etc. Responding to inquiries from and interacts with
customers, clients, adjusters, counsel, and witnesses. Drafting
legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases.
Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation,
electronically. Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing
related results and participating on projects as needed Ability to
organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time
constraints with minimal supervision Basic Qualifications: High
School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in
the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry OR Zurich
Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1
or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the
Insurance industry AND Experience drafting legal documents and
correspondence Experience providing administrative support to one
or more attorneys Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree or
Bachelor's degree Knowledge of service deadlines for various
litigation tasks Knowledge of EAMS and filing of legal documents
Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents,
correspondence, and pleadings Strong Microsoft Office skills
Familiarity with litigation management software systems
Organization and prioritization skills Accuracy and attention to
detail Insurance Defense work Compensation for roles at Zurich
varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not
limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level
of experience. The hourly range provided is a nationwide market
range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic
differential associated with the location where the position may be
filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a
reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed
the hourly rate listed based on the evaluation of skillset and
experience. For additional information about our Total Rewards,
click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses
and merit increases. The starting hourly range for this position
based on the following locations is: Fresno, CA is $23.91 - $29.88
Rancho Cordova, CA is $25.04 - $31.31 Irvine, CA is $26.18 - $32.73
San Francisco, CA is $28.46 - $35.58 As a condition of employment
at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and
safety protocols in place at that time
(https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq). A future with Zurich. What
can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move
forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your
unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive
sustainable change together. As part of a leading global
organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience
managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North
America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty
insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products
and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25
industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of
the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our
business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click here to learn more. As a global company,
Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We
recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique
perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity
and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our
customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis
of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or
employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the
property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred
vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume
submission. Location(s): AM - Fresno, AM - Rancho Cordova, AM - San
Francisco, AM - IrvineRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full Time
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
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