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Legal Assistant – The Auto Club Group Job Type Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Hourly What You Will Do Employ knowledge of company and legal procedures as well as principles of insurance, banking or corporate law. Work independently while assisting attorneys in the legal process necessary for conducting company business. Review, analyze and summarize issues involved in incoming litigation or administrative actions. Determine need for file documentation, obtain proofs, and clarify facts and issues. Organize, assemble and interpret records and documents. Act as a resource person to all levels of company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures. Support litigation matters and act as a general litigation assistant throughout the pendency of lawsuits. Research medical facts when necessary. Type/generate pleadings and legal documents and related correspondence for assigned staff counsel, as well as memos, letters, charts. Schedule and record all appointment dates for attorney meetings such as depositions and court hearings and maintain appointment calendar. Assemble data and provide input for implementation of computerized research and litigation monitoring systems. Assist in preparation of a legal periodical for distribution to the Claims department. Provides office administration support on an as needed basis, which may include mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing and notary services. Interacts directly with business line customers and visitors to address support needs. Establishes and maintains a series of files for each case or matter along with a corresponding electronic diary system. Advises staff or management regularly regarding items requiring attention or action. Initiates, completes and submits routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities. Contacts appropriate organizations as directed to obtain documents. Manages correspondence for key dates and names. Records pertinent information and files. How You Will Benefit Legal Assistant will earn a competitive salary of $28.00 to $32.00 an hour with annual bonus potential based on performance. 401k Match Medical Dental Vision PTO Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Required Qualifications Education Associates degree as a Legal Assistant, completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant training program OR extensive experience in a position performing Legal Assistant functions Experience Researching, analyzing and preparing written documents and correspondence Knowledge Of Civil litigation procedure Federal and state judicial systems Claim procedures Principles of insurance Medical terminology Insurance defense practice Insurance products and services Composing and communicating board and executive management meeting agendas and notices Developing and distributing board calendars Developing, distributing and summarizing board surveys and regulatory reports Maintaining electronic and paper corporate documents Ability To Evaluate situations, facts and issues and draw accurate conclusions Organize, plan and prioritize work Research legal files and compile data Competently operate a windows based PC and relevant software Communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public Prepare written documents, correspondence, memoranda and pleadings Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of regulatory matters, including filing reports with regulatory agencies principles; company procedures and departmental functions. Work Environment This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote). Depending on the employee's role and leadership's assessment, some employees will come in to an ACG facility on a weekly basis, a monthly basis, or on an "as needed" basis for key meetings and collaborative activities. Most employees will be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or team‐building events. Equal Opportunity Employer The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr