Legal Assistant

At VEBT, employees are our No. 1 investment. We are looking for a high functioning, detail-oriented professional who can juggle various tasks with accuracy and is interested in molding their career with an award-winning, growing company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
Drafts pleadings, motions, examination under oath notices, scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and examinations under oath.
Maintains contact and communication with those involved in the case, scheduling depositions, preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas, drafting complaints, preparing and filing discovery requests, preparing responses to opposing counsel and generating status reports.
Keeps stakeholders informed by communicating case progress.
Prepares case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, preparing pleadings, monitors and obtaining discovery responses and organizing materials for team case review.
Organizes evidence, secures affidavits, and prepares exhibits and reports.
Assist attorneys during trials.
Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. Four-year college or associate degree preferred.
A Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies is preferred.
A minimum of three - five years insurance experience is preferred.

This is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.