Claims Legal Assistant

O'Reilly Auto Parts - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, MO

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Claims Legal Assistant at O'Reilly Auto Parts plays a crucial role in supporting leadership with the coordination of insured litigation. This position involves managing legal documents, notifying team members about litigation, monitoring due dates, and assisting in the preparation of discovery responses. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate litigation data and provide administrative support to 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Legal administrative experience
• Organizational skills
• Paralegal experience (2 years)
• Excellent communication 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

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance