Claims Legal Assistant

Summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Claims Legal Assistant to support leadership in coordinating insured litigation. The role involves managing litigation notifications, deadlines, documents, discovery coordination, company representatives, case data, and administrative support for the department.

Responsibilities

• Notify claims administrator of insured litigation and provide the associated legal documents
• Notify involved team members (i.e. drivers, managers, etc.) of the litigation and provide initial guidance
• Monitor all due dates (answer, discovery, mediations, trials, etc.) and cases for resolution or defense assignment
• Gather all relevant internal file materials and route to defense counsel
• Assist leadership and defense counsel in coordinating discovery responses
• Coordinate company representatives for mediations, trials, depositions, etc
• Ensure that litigation data is accurate and current
• Provide overflow assistance and administrative support for the department
• Assist in special projects and tasks as assigned
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• High level of proficiency with computers and office equipment
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• 2 years prior experience or formal education as a legal assistant or paralegal

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• High level of proficiency with computers and office equipment
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Nice to Haves

• 2 years prior experience or formal education as a legal assistant or paralegal

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth