Staff Legal Secretary, Workers' Comp

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Pasadena, CA. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in Workers’ Compensation. This position is a hybrid of remote work and in office activity designed to meet the need of the selected candidate and Zurich North America.  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 the following North American Claims office:  Pasadena, CA. 

 

In this role you will be responsible for:

 

• Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.

• 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, 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

 

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

• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Familiarity with litigation management software systems EAMS (e-filing system)

• Organization and prioritization skills

• Experience with California jurisdiction & laws

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the role, skill set, and level of experience.  As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.  In Pasadena, CA, the starting hourly rate for the position is:  $23.65 - $32.55.  

 
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).

 

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