Legal Assistant

Overview

This role supports the General Counsel, Special Counsel, and several Associate General Counsels for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate litigation and arbitration data on complex Excel spreadsheets and company databases.
• Analyze reports from outside counsel, organizing key litigation dates and litigation budget information.
• Update detailed monthly and quarterly reports for management and clients.
• Assist in-house counsel with task management.
• Coordinate hard file and electronic documentation productions.
• Interface with claims staff regarding issues related to claims in litigation.
• Provide administrative support, including copying, filing, scanning, and mailings; maintain the settlement library.
• Perform legal research and assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements / Performance Expectations

• Strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the claims and legal departments.
• Flexibility and ability to function well under a project-oriented work schedule.

Education

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Experience in a legal department or a law firm preferred but not required.

Experience

• Previous office experience.
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
• Disclosure: The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Location

• Headquarters: Boston, MA
• Additional offices: Chicago, Philadelphia, Dover, NH, and Stamford, CT