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Who Are We? Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Target Openings 4 What Is the Opportunity? Are you committed to professional growth and exceptional client service? Imagine a career at Travelers where you can be the best you. As a Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. What Will You Do? Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence. Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly. Provide necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering callers' routine questions. Maintain and review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events. Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity. Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liason between attorneys and vendors. Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed. Assist with Trial preparation. Records billable time when applicable. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors. Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint. Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications. Strong knowledge of trial procedures. Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records. Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done. Ability to adapt the new situations and changing priorities. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. What is a Must Have? High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years experience as a legal assistant required. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay. Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays. Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

We're now at the boldest phase of our Next Horizon journey At Gore Mutual, we've completely transformed our business in under three years. By investing in top talent and leading technology, we've redefined what it means to be a modern mutual that does good. Our path forward brings a sharper focus on our business' performance that's powered by innovation and an agile, high-performing culture – we're built for success. We're well on our way to becoming a purpose-driven, digitally led national insurer. Come join us. The in-house legal team at Gore Mutual is hiring. We are looking for exceptional talent to help manage insurance defense files in casualty from open to close. This individual will play a key role along with the assigned legal counsel to drive files forward through organizing case files, document drafting and collaborating with counsel. Joining our team will provide you with a unique opportunity where you will be part of a fantastic in-house team. You will contribute to an evolving practice and a company that is going through an exciting journey. What will you do? Help manage insurance defense files, specifically casualty, from open to close. Assist with case filing, scheduling and reporting. Draft pleadings, summaries, affidavits of documents, status reports and correspondence. Assemble case materials, arrange defense medicals, prepare for trials and arbitrations. Communicate with counsel and clients. What will you need to succeed? Minimum of 2 years insurance clerk or legal assistant experience gained from working in a law firm or in-house. Completion of legal studies, law clerk or paralegal studies. Law clerk certificate would be an asset. Experience collaborating with a team, drafting standard correspondence to counsel, court, client and scheduling activities. Proficiency and knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure Please note: this role operates in a hybrid working model. There is flexibility to work remotely, with expectations for in-office collaboration once a week. #LI-Hybrid Gore Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.