Legal Assistant, No Fault - Melville NY
VetJobs, Melville, NY, United States
Job Description
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus.
As a Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned.
Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers: Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
Opportunity
Travelers Insurance is hiring a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in insurance defense litigation and daily legal operations.
What Will You Do?
Effectively compose various legal documentation including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
Maintain and review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events.
Input and maintain all case file information in a case management system to ensure data integrity.
Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court‑designated hearings; retain court reporters and interpreters as necessary.
Provide coordination between attorneys and vendors.
Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
Assist with trial preparation.
Record billable time when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required
High School or GED
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant.
Experience in insurance defense litigation.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Highly proficient with a case management system and other software applications.
Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adherence to law office procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
Ability to manage time, multitask effectively and develop problem‑solving methods.
Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must Have
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance covering employees and eligible family members (spouses, domestic partners, children) from day one.
Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay; offers a Paying It Forward Savings Program for student loan debt repayment.
Full pension plan funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: at least 20 days annually plus nine paid company holidays.
Wellness program with tools, discounts, mental health resources, free counseling and health coaching.
Volunteer encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.
Location
Melville, New York
Salary
$60,000 – $75,000 per year
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Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus.
As a Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned.
Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers: Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
Opportunity
Travelers Insurance is hiring a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in insurance defense litigation and daily legal operations.
What Will You Do?
Effectively compose various legal documentation including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
Maintain and review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events.
Input and maintain all case file information in a case management system to ensure data integrity.
Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court‑designated hearings; retain court reporters and interpreters as necessary.
Provide coordination between attorneys and vendors.
Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
Assist with trial preparation.
Record billable time when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required
High School or GED
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant.
Experience in insurance defense litigation.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Highly proficient with a case management system and other software applications.
Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adherence to law office procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
Ability to manage time, multitask effectively and develop problem‑solving methods.
Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must Have
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance covering employees and eligible family members (spouses, domestic partners, children) from day one.
Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay; offers a Paying It Forward Savings Program for student loan debt repayment.
Full pension plan funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: at least 20 days annually plus nine paid company holidays.
Wellness program with tools, discounts, mental health resources, free counseling and health coaching.
Volunteer encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.
Location
Melville, New York
Salary
$60,000 – $75,000 per year
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