Legal Secretary - Branford, CT / Hybrid schedule

Job Summary

Responsible for providing basic administrative, clerical, and customer service support to Attorneys. Effectively communicate with clients, courts, internal and external personnel. Operates under direct supervision of management and works on cases and assignments with guidance of attorneys and Managing Attorney as required.

Weekly Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

Hybrid work schedule available at the conclusion of training, however Monday is mandatory to be in the office

Equipment needed for remote working will be provided

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: High school diploma or professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent, related experience.
Experience:  Prior Administrative Assistant experience required.  Legal Secretary or Paralegal experience helpful.
Decision Making: Follows regular, detailed standards and instructions. Applies clearly defined guidelines and procedures in making timely decisions, given the necessary information.
Supervision Received: Works under general supervision for routine work. Detailed or specific instructions may be given for new activities or assignments.
Leadership: Works as an individual contributor. Learns the details of the job.
Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement: Applies knowledge to help solve routine problems requiring independent thinking with direction.
Client Contacts: Contacts are typically within own department and occasionally outside own organization. Typically involves providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience within the insurance industry preferred, but not required.  Proficient written and oral communication skills - Spelling and grammatical skills of at least a high school level needed.  Working knowledge of all office machines, such as copier, facsimile, phone, and computer software including current Windows Operating System, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Adobe and DocuSign.   Will provide training for all legal software used.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

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