At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years.Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Workin 2023.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

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Selective Insurance is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to be located in our Latham, NY Staff Counsel office. This position offers a hybrid work option (2 days in the office/3 days remote).

Provides secretarial and administrative support while maintaining confidentiality to a team of attorneys. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, update, and prepare for distribution correspondence, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, reports, articles, etc., using the Company's legal case management software, dictation, and voice recognition equipment. Proofread final work product to ensure high quality and compliance with office standards. Work proactively on files.
• Process mail and answer telephone calls.
• Maintain and coordinate attorneys' calendar or diary.
• Arrange and coordinate travel or meeting plans for attorneys.
• Maintain filing system and other departmental records.
• In offices without a Law Office Administrator or Lead Legal Secretary, may assist the managing attorney in ordering supplies, may serve as IT and vendor liaison and TEAMCONNECT champion.
• Secretary, may assist the managing attorney in ordering supplies, may serve as IT and vendor liaison and TEAMCONNECT champion, and may be assigned
• Open, organize and close all electronic files in case management system.
• Coordinate off-site storage for old paper files.
• Communicate with claims, clients, opposing counsel and the courts.
• Provide assistance to the office team. Acts as a resource to legal secretaries and managers that can be relied upon for guidance and coaching on administrative and legal matters. Maintains a high level of productivity.
• Provide other assistance as requested by the manager.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or business school preferred
• 5+ years legal secretary experience in the jurisdiction preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook required. Typing/dictation skill required. Excel and legal case management software required.
• Excellent customer service, writing, and oral communication skills required.

The expected starting salary range for this role is$51,000- $74,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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