Legal Secretary

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
• Handles all aspects of document preparation.
• May draft prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction. Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
• Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits documents trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas discovery requests interrogatories motions for summary judgment etc.
• Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic paper and other) and legal archives.
• Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.
  

Reporting Relationship

• Typically Manager or above

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
• Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
• Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.
• Typically a minimum four years of experience in a related legal administrative environment.
• Tort defense experience strongly preferred.
• Multivenue experience or willingness to learn other venues strongly preferred.
• Federal Court experience preferred.

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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $35000 to $65000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.

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