LEGAL ASSISTANT

LEGAL ASSISTANT LOCATION McAllen, TX Job ID: 486773009 JOB DESCRIPTION The Paralegal position is an active team member of the legal team by providing high-quality professional administrative legal support to in-house counsel for the protection of the policyholders and the Company’s legal interests. BENEFITS Bonus pay Paid training Paid holidays Paid vacation days Paid Sick days Health / Dental / Vision/ Life and other plans available/ 401K Matching Opportunity for rapid career growth advancement Performance evaluations every 6 months QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions pleadings, proper telephone etiquette, filing, faxing maintaining and scheduling appointments for attorney Flexibility and adaptability to change; must be able to multitask Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Self motivated; able to work independently; and handle confidential matters JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files and requesting files Maintain and review the calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, input information into the file database software and draft documents related to cases Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks and/or court reporters Review, document and distribute mail/faxes Draft legal documents, standard letters, collect and analyze information, schedule depositions, mediations, hearings and/or conducting electronic filing Performs other duties as required by management, from time to time BENEFIT CONDITIONS Waiting period may apply Only full–time employees eligible COVID-19 PRECAUTION(S) Personal protective equipment provided or required Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Loya Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit and hire the most qualified individual for the position(s) available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, citizenship, and veteran status . JOB TYPE Full-Time EXPERIENCE 3 years paralegal EDUCATION High school or equivalent (Preferred) LANGUAGE English SCHEDULE Monday to Friday