Legal Secretary
Location: Birmingham Alabama!
Description: State Farm Insurance is currently interviewing Legal Secretary right now, this position will be placed in Alabama. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. # of Positions 1
Job Type Para-professional/Support
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Shift First
Weekends Required Not Required
Why State FarmR?
Our commitment to customers makes us the No. 1 insurer of cars and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada.
This same commitment to our work force is how we got here and how we stay here. Our 90-year track record highlights State Farm as an employer of choice committed to providing career opportunities that last a lifetime.
From diverse backgrounds and talent, to meaningfu! l work and comprehensive benefits, 'Like a good neighbor...' i! sn't just a slogan. It's who we are and how we do business.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION?
Perform advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties applying specialized knowledge of legal procedures
Prepare correspondence and materials for management and staff
Collect, compile, prepare and maintain reports, records, files and data
Maintain computer databases to organize and store legal information
Schedule and maintain calendars of appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries; coordinate related arrangements
Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance, equipment, and other services
Comply with the Code of Professional Responsibility governing lawyer conduct and strictly observe standards of professional conduct and confidentiality
WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION?
Familiarity with local and state rules regarding pleading! s, discovery formats, deadlines and filing requirements
Familiarity with court structures and legal resources
Understand medical terminology, records, typical injuries and treatment
Command of grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access skills desired
Work well with moderate supervision and clearly defined tasks and priorities
Work independently and problem solve
Legal writing skills and knowledge of proper format and citations
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company's Staff Counsel defense office in Birmingham, AL is seeking a legal secretary with at least 5 years experience in supporting an active personal injury trial practice. Insurance defense experience preferred. This employee will do typing from dictation and use Microsoft Word, support the Attorney and maintain the Attorney's appointment calendar! , prepare pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas and schedule depositions! under the Attorney's supervision, as well as file documents with state and federal courts via web based filing systems (AlaFile, AlaCourt and Pacer). This employee will scan and log all incoming mail for the Attorney and keep an electronic (non-paper) file current and organized. This employee will also fulfill other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney. Superior clerical skills will be essential.
BENEFITS: TOTAL REWARDS
Our Total Rewards benefits package includes:
Competitive starting salary
Annual merit reviews
Annual bonus potential
You may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k) Plan (Savings & Thrift in Canada), Credit Union, a fully funded retirement pension plan, and more.
For more information about our company, careers and Total Rewards, visit www.statefarm.com/careers ( www.statefarm.ca/careers in Canada). You can also learn more about! what to expect from our employment process - US or Canada.
State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State Farm Insurance.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:15:20 GMT