Legal Secretary Staff Counsel

The Hanover Insurance Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Secretary Staff Counsel Location Fort Lauderdale, FL : For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey. Our Staff Counsel is currently seeking a Legal Secretary in our Fort Lauderdale location. This is a full time/non-exempt role. Position Overview: Assists attorneys and other legal personnel with administrative and clerical work. Responsibilities Essential Functions:
  • Prepares final legal papers and correspondence of legal nature such as summonses, complaints, motions and subpoenas from draft or dictated text.
  • Manages calendar and assists in meeting deadlines.
  • Coordinates and schedules meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence and reading and routing incoming mail.
  • Files correspondence and legal documents in court and office filing systems
  • Prepares basic pleadings and forms
  • Ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • High School Graduate
  • Minimum of 2-4 years civil litigation experience
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
  • Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships
  • Keyboard and typing skills
Desired skills and experience:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work within a team environment
Physical demands & work environment:
  • Ability to use a company-provided laptop computer and other standard office equipment
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It's not just a job, it's a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you - at every level - to grow and develop. BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you'll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401K with a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • PTO
  • Company paid holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
  • On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
  • Click here for the full list of Benefits
EEO statement: The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested. Privacy Policy: To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click here. Applicants who are California residents: To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please click here.
Posted 2025-11-07

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