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Senior Legal Assistant

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Senior Legal Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

Sr Legal Assistant - LU10BN

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking an experienced remote Senior Legal Assistant to provide full litigation support to multiple attorneys on our Workers' Compensation Team for the Pennsylvania Staff Law Office. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding. Our collaborative, team-oriented legal assistant should be knowledgeable about Workers' Compensation insurance defense and capable of managing a heavy caseload.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, e-file, and serve (as appropriate) correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, deposition notices, and other documents using appropriate software, in compliance with Pennsylvania and occasionally federal court systems.
  • Manage large volumes of documents, including receipt and issuance, for cases involving extensive document exchanges.
  • Schedule and maintain attorney calendars based on court notifications and case management deadlines, including depositions and other key events.
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation as needed.
  • Review and process daily incoming mail.
  • Maintain electronic legal files in accordance with office protocols.
  • Support attorneys with invoice reviews, payment requests, and check processing.
  • Interact professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, teammates, claim partners, and court personnel.
  • Provide general office support including document matching, production, CD duplication, PDF creation and compilation, and file conversion.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a paperless Pennsylvania insurance defense law office or corporate legal department
  • Experience handling high-exposure, document-intensive files.
  • Familiarity with the PA Workers' Compensation process, including use of WCAIS.
  • Proven ability to manage a high-volume litigation caseload, including document production, discovery, Outlook calendar maintenance, and coordination with experts.
  • Strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation court systems and applicable federal court systems.
  • Resourceful in researching and managing procedural issues and court rules.
  • Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with paperless case management software.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams).
  • Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, especially in prioritizing tasks for multiple attorneys.
  • Proficiency in handling electronic document formats such as TIF, PDF, and JPG.
  • Willingness to attend and participate in periodic virtual department meetings, with occasional in-person attendance as required.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

  • This is a fully remote position that will require occasional travel to our Pennsylvania office for yearly in-office visits or as needed at time of trial (PA Resident preferred).
  • For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.

How We Focus on Your Wellbeing:

  • 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance. Effective day 1.
  • 25 days paid time off in your first full year and Paid Holidays
  • Click on this link to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and award-winning well-being program: https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 (undergraduate) and $6,000 (graduate) for tuition and registration fees for degree programs that support your career development (subject to additional requirements).
  • Student Loan Paydown Program - eligible to participate after 6 months of service. The Hartford will make a direct contribution of $125 per month - with a lifetime maximum up to $10,000 - as a supplemental payment towards your student loan in order to help you manage the stress of student debt and help you pay down your student loan faster.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$57,200 - $85,800

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2521238_Philadelphia
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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