Sr. Legal Assistant

As a Sr. 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, office administration and perform other duties as requested and assigned.
• Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
• Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
• Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
• Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
• Assist attorney in trial.
• Records billable time when applicable.
• May assist management in new hire orientation along with other administrative tasks.
• Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may serve act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration
• Conduct training classes, if necessary, in regard to legal procedures or case management system.

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience as a legal assistant preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
• Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
• Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and displays problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Health Insurance
• 401k matching
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration.