Legal Secretary, General Liability

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Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position combines remote work and in‑office activity to accommodate the needs of our customers, the candidate, and Zurich North America.

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life‑balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, in‑office attendance should be expected when business needs arise.

The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American Claims office:
Houston, TX or Dallas, TX.

• Organize and maintain all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
• Provide administrative support to 2‑3 attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars.
• Respond to inquiries from and interact with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
• Maintain accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases.
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation electronically.
• E‑file in local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Accurately record and timely submit all vendor invoices for payment.
• Process daily mail and faxes in a timely manner.
• Perform Check Custodian responsibilities.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry.

• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys.

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Texas jurisdiction & laws.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please . Additional rewards may encompass short‑term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The proposed hourly rates for this position are $24.18 – $33.27, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Houston

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No