Legal Secretary

Description

Job Summary:

Seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in our in-house counsel firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Prepares standard legal documents utilizing templates. Proofreads and corrects prepared materials for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content. Ensures legal documents contain all necessary portions or related documents for court acceptance; files legal documents with proper courts.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates within 50 miles of Kansas City, MO are required to report onsite once a week. Please note this is subject to change.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare standard legal documents.
• Handle routine inquiries in Attorney's absence i.e., negotiates extensions of time.
• Manage attorney's calendar through Legal Files i.e., schedules appointments, coordinates depositions and appearances.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts with Attorney's approval.
• Use computer applications to the fullest degree.
• Answer select telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case.
• Respond to written or telephone inquiries with a standard letter.
• Establish, maintains, and when necessary, revises attorney's files.
• Perform additional duties as requested such as: maintain lists of witnesses, subpoenas, fees, etc.

Qualifications

• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases
• May respond to inquiries with a standard letter
• Prepares standard legal documents utilizing templates
• Proofreads and corrects prepared materials for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content
• Ensures legal documents contain all necessary portions or related documents for court acceptance files legal documents with proper courts
• Prepares and assembles materials, documents, and exhibits for meetings, court appearances, and hearings including electronic media and technology used within the office and court system
• Sorts, opens, logs, and distributes incoming mail to staff attaches incoming correspondence to case file and related materials needed for action with use of office technology and document management systems as needed
• Manages attorney's calendar through Legal Files e.g., schedules appointments, coordinates depositions and appearances
• Resolves scheduling conflicts with attorney's approval
• Performs additional duties as requested such as: Requests fees for payment from Claims department
• Informs witnesses of scheduled court appearances miscellaneous other duties, including the maintenance and use of electronic document management systems.

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Client-provided location(s): Kansas City, MO

Job ID: liberty_mutual-2025-72209-en_1

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-17T20:20:35