Legal Secretary, General Liability

About the role

Zurich North America is hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys specializing in General Liability. The candidate selected should be able to report to the Addison or Houston, TX office. The position combines remote work and in-office activity, with flexibility and occasional in-office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files for litigation and administrative matters.
• Transcribe and type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions using knowledge of legal document formats.
• Support three attorneys with phone calls, scheduling, and calendar maintenance.
• Respond to inquiries from and interact with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
• Maintain accurate systems for assigned attorneys’ cases and organize case files and documentation electronically.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Key facts

• Provides administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys.
• The attorneys specialize in General Liability.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The selected candidate should be able to report to the Addison or Houston, TX office.