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GEICO is hiring a Legal Assistant II to perform mid-level legal assistant and administrative duties for a Staff Counsel Office. In this role you will develop a working knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and Staff Counsel procedures applicable by jurisdiction, draft/revise routine legal documents, handle multiple administrative and legal tasks to support attorneys, participate in preparation of pleadings, routine motions, notices, jury demands, routine discovery, review invoices, prepare/send checks. Additional responsibilities include training and onboarding support for Staff Counsel Support Staff and maintaining relationships with attorneys, outside departments, courts, clients, third parties. Salary and grade will be commensurate with experience.
Position requires 4 years’ experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or legal assistant handling personal injury litigation matters.
Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing and speaking.
Work activities involve combinations of sitting, walking, kneeling, climbing, pulling, bending, lifting, carrying and standing for extended periods.
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Based on jurisdiction, may need to obtain and maintain a notary license.
Must have the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
