Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

In-House

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Job Responsibilities:

As a legal assistant in the insurance defense team, the candidate will be responsible for handling complex tasks that are critical to the success of the law offices. The candidate will provide administrative support to attorneys, which includes preparing legal documents and correspondences such as motions and pleadings. Utilizing an electronic case management system, the legal assistant will manage attorney calendars, coordinate examinations for defense experts, and communicate with clients. Additional duties include maintaining files, answering phone calls, propounding discovery, including serving client discovery, along with other administrative tasks.

Education and Experience Information:

Must-have qualifications for this position include a high school diploma or GED equivalent or higher, along with one year of prior legal work experience in a business or legal environment supporting a professional team. Preferred skills include experience in insurance defense or personal injury, along with time management and organizational skills necessary to support a large group of professionals. Candidates should also possess typing skills with special attention to grammar and accuracy and have the ability to work independently while maintaining highly confidential information.

Salary Information:

Compensation for this position ranges from to per hour, depending on experience. Additionally, there is the opportunity for a Gainshare bonus of up to 16% of eligible earnings based on company performance.

Benefits:

The benefits package includes a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, medical, dental, and vision coverage including free preventative care, wellness and mental health programs, health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance. Paid time off and paid and unpaid sick leave are available where applicable, as well as short and long-term disability. Parental and family leave, military leave and pay, and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups are also part of the benefits. Career development and tuition assistance are provided.

Company Recognition:

The company has been recognized by Energage as a 2023 Top Workplace for Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Additional Information:

This position is a hybrid role, requiring occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.

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