Legal Secretary, General Liability

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team in Overland Park, KS. The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for three insurance defense attorneys, specializing in General Liability. This position is a hybrid of remote work and in‑office activity designed to meet the needs of the selected candidate and Zurich North America.

At Zurich North America Claims we recognize that work‑life balance and flexibility are a priority for our employees. The ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing staff to work from their preferred location while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. Occasional in‑office attendance may be required, and the selected candidate should be able to report to the Overland Park, KS office.

• Organize and maintain all electronic and paper files related to litigation and administrative matters.
• Apply knowledge of legal document formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.
• Provide administrative support to 3 attorneys, including answering the phone, scheduling, and maintaining calendars.
• Respond to inquiries from and interact with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
• Maintain accurate systems for assigned attorneys’ cases.
• Organize and maintain case files and documentation electronically.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 or more years of experience as a Legal Secretary in the insurance industry.
• OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience as a Legal Secretary in the insurance industry.
• AND
• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys.

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed hourly rate range for this position is  24.66 -  30.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location(s):
Overland Park, KS
Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

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