For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on their promises and being there when it matters the most. They live their values every day, demonstrating they CARE through their values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Staff counsel office for Hanover Insurance seeking an experience Legal Secretary for a two-month contract to support attorney with Massachusetts litigation.
What is in it For You?
Assignment Type: Two-month temporary assignment
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour - $30.00/hour based on experience – set at point of offer.
Benefits: Yes, Randstad offers major medical insurance, dental, vision, and 401k
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
• Review new assignments and assesses immediate action required.
• Maintain attorney calendar.
• Manage calendar and assist in meeting deadlines.
• Draft and file answers to complaints.
• Send out initial discovery package to plaintiffs and codefendants including interrogatories, request for production and notices of depositions.
• Draft requests for plaintiff’s medical records and coordinate processing of requests with record vendor
• Communicate with counsel for other parties.
• Communicate with various vendors, i.e., record vendor, court reporter, sheriff.
• Track completion of discovery
• Perform as an alter-ego to the attorney, answering routine inquiries from claims and the client.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
• Typically has a minimum of 3-5 years related experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance defense preferred.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with the Internet and other sources for investigative purposes.
• Strong organizational skills / Ability to independently prioritize tasks and multi-task.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships.
• Works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
• Familiarity with court system and civil procedure in Massachusetts, including electronic court filing (Rhode Island a plus).
• Familiarity with tort and insurance practice and laws preferred.
• Computer (MS Office) and word processing proficiency.