Legal Assistant
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary Who is GardaWorld?GardaWorld, an international
provider of security services based in St. Louis, MO, is looking
for an ambitious, talented, and motivated individual to join our
Legal Department in the U.S. as a Legal Assistant. Reporting to the
Assistant General Counsel(s) (the "AGCs"), we are looking for a
driven individual who comes from a fast-paced, performance-driven
organization.Summary DescriptionThe Legal Assistant will work
closely with the AGCs to provide support to the Legal Department,
in particular the Employment, Auto and General Liability Claims and
Litigation Teams. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual
who is capable of working both collaboratively and autonomously as
this position is based at the U.S. headquarters in St. Louis,
Missouri.Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare, organize and manage an online database of claims and
litigation files and ensure electronic and hard copy documents are
kept up to date when cases are active and archived once
closed.
- Prepare and update reports of claims and litigation for
corporate leadership
- Gather evidence and documents related to new claims and
litigation from various departments in the Company
- Conduct pre-trial claim investigation and prepare initial claim
assessments.
- Manage claims handling process from initial intake to
closing.
- Meet with attorneys, clients, insurance adjusters and
GardaWorld management and other employees to discuss claims and
litigation cases or projects.
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles,
judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written
analysis to attorneys.
- Review and draft legal documents and provide support with
general company secretarial matters.
- Review and process invoices using Legal Tracker to the Accounts
Payable Department.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent
on claims and litigation matters.
- Schedule meetings and telephone conferences.
- Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal
decision-making.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.Required
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with
attention to detail.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research
methods, court pleadings and processes and other related
matters.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office 365, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel,
and Teams.
- Superior organization, administration and document management
skills to undertake work in a high-paced and at times stressful
environment.
- Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities workflow to
meet deadlines.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Sound judgment and ability to maintain
confidentiality.Education and Experience
- An associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field is
required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Paralegal certificate required.
- Some related in-house legal department experience
preferred.Work Conditions
- Office environment with use of office equipment, including
phones, computers, copiers, etc.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be generally available during normal working hours of 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend work as job
duties demand.Travel
- Limited travel may be required to support GardaWorld
operations.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, St. Louis , Legal Assistant, Legal , Saint Louis, Missouri
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