Legal Secretary, General Liability

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Overland Park, KS. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. 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:  Overland Park, KS. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

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

• Applies knowledge of legal document formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.

• Providing administrative support to 2 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

• Organization and prioritization skills

• Experience with Houston jurisdiction & laws

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed hourly rate range for this position is $24.66 - $30.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.