A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.
Why This Role Matters:
The Legal Assistant will provide support to members of the company's Law and Compliance teams.
How You'll Contribute:
Provide general administrative support to lawyers, paralegals and Compliance personnel, including assistance with correspondence, research, regulatory filings, regulatory examinations, and travel arrangements. Prepare and process expense reports for department leadership Process department mail (i.e. organization, distribution, etc.) Organize and arrange department and board luncheons, dinners, catering Process vendor invoices for payment using company systems such as Serengeti Tracker and Oracle Fusion software Provide administrative planning and oversight for various subject matter functions
What We're Looking For:
A Bachelor's degree is preferred. 2+ years of prior administrative assistant experience is preferred Current active Notary, or willingness to obtain one after hire Prior legal experience in a law firm or corporate law department is preferred. Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., insurance, financial services, health care) preferred. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing priorities. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential. Understands the importance of deadlines and discretion in dealing with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Adobe.
Benefits Highlights:
Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001's benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company's Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company. Group 1001 , and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences. #LI-ES1
