Legal Assistant Sr BI/UM

About the position At reputed company, our mission is to reputed company our members to reputed company financial reputed company through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at reputed company, where our core values - honesty, reputed company, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are currently seeking a talented Legal Assistant Senior for our San Antonio, Texas staff counsel location. As a dedicated Legal Assistant Senior, you will provide assistance with legal work which is reviewed and approved by the supervising attorney. This includes but is not limited to research, contract administration, document preparation, and trial preparation. The legal work performed differs by practice area and area of specialty such as insurance, banking, investments, financial services, litigation, general corporate, ecommerce/marketing, government relations or labor/employee relations. Legal Assistants have a flexible work environment where your time will be split between working from home and traveling to a staff counsel office location. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge to provide support for the investigative process of a trial by gathering documents and information for legal assignments.
• Conducts research and analyzes documents to prepare reports of findings and formulate alternatives.
• Evaluates risk of alternatives and calculates costs of potential liability and assesses benefits/drawbacks.
• Provides findings to the assigned attorney.
• Prepares drafts of legal documents such as discovery responses, affidavits, motions, corporate minutes, reputed company and other legal documents.
• Applies advanced knowledge to properly file documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, and monitors status.
• Prepares presentations and briefing material on topics relevant to reputed company business.
• Assembles documents and prepares charts, graphs, and other visual aids to be used as exhibits.
• Leads and serves as a resource to team members in the delivery of their work products.
• Oversees management and maintenance of attorneys' files per the attorney's specifications.
• May assist with administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, calendar responsibilities to ensure reputed company deadlines are met; reputed company writing, reputed company requesting, copying, and handling mail as necessary to ensure reputed company business operations.
• Acts as a liaison between attorney and reputed company counsel in the exchange of information.
• Identifies opportunities and potential solutions.
• Serves as a resource to team members on reputed company issues.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, reputed company, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of reputed company experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of experience in legal support or reputed company experience to include multi-tasking in a fast paced and reputed company business environment required.
• Advanced knowledge of the function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively in person, by e-mail and telephone; effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff; provide reports with professional courtesy and tact.
• Strong ability to focus on details, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of reputed company Office tools.

reputed company-to-haves

• Six plus years of personal injury litigation experience assisting attorneys in handling discovery, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and trial preparation at an insurance defense firm in Texas.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Notary Public.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

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