Legal Secretary

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 claims 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, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American Claims offices: Gold River, Irvine, or Pasadena, CA. 

This role requires you to be in office 1x a week.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
• Providing administrative support to 2 -3 attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars, etc.
• Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses. 
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed. 
• Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys' cases. 
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry

            OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry

            AND

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree
• Worker's Compensation and Liability experience
• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems EAMS (e-filing system)
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Experience with California jurisdiction & laws

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.