Our Legal department understands that GuideOne is different from other, more traditional insurance companies. We exist to serve the needs of churches, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to making the world a better place. Our Legal department guides and protects the company—and serves our members—by making informed business and legal decisions based on current data and relevant information. The Legal department must be vigilant and dedicated to serving our goals and adhering to our brand values. We are a community of good and our Legal department is a critical part of that community.

As a Paralegal Assistant, you will provide support services and assistance to the Company’s litigation counsel and paralegals. You will perform administrative duties as needed for the department. To be successful in this role, you will be familiar with standard administrative and legal concepts, practices, and procedures. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This role will be a temporary position for 8-10 weeks up to 30 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to attorneys. Under the direction of an attorney or paralegal may complete routine legal documents and forms.

• Intakes and processes non-party subpoenas for company.

• Processes mail and preps it for scanning.

• Gathers requested information by and through direct supervision.

• Performs secretarial and administrative duties. Responsibilities will include typing letters, memos and reports, answering phones, filing, printing, redacting, sorting, mailing.

• Receives and processes legal referrals, set up files.

• Pays invoices/ orders settlements checks.

• Maintains attorney biographies and updates website.

• Calendars, contacts, schedules.

• Orders office supplies.

• Other related duties may be assigned.

  Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent written and analytical skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word).

• Ability to convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques.

• Ability to use commonly-used administrative concepts, practices and procedures.

  Recommended Qualifications:

• Associates degree or paralegal certificate a plus.

• Law office experience a plus.

  Compensation: $25 to $35/hour commensurate with experience

  Get to Know GuideOne:

At GuideOne, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a sense of collaboration among our team members so they can learn from and inspire one another to deliver excellence in risk solutions and services to our customers. For more than 75 years, we've established a reputation as a trusted partner in the communities where we live and work, and with our steadfast commitment to help make positive change possible, we're excited to see what we can accomplish during the next 75. Explore our values and culture, and learn why GuideOne might be a great fit for you!

Perks of working at GuideOne:

• Flexible work schedule

• Free lunch Tuesday- Thursday

• Casual Dress

• Fitness Facility

• Free Parking

• Develop your business skills and networking opportunities