Who We Are
Central States/TeamCare proudly serves thousands of Teamster members and their families through two trusted organizations:

TeamCare, a Central States Health Plan
The Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund was founded in 1950 and was one of the first non-profit labor health funds in the United States. Since 2014, the Fund has done business under the tradename TeamCare which today covers the lives of 550,000 members, from 1,100 different employers, making it the largest labor healthcare fund in the country.

Central States Pension Fund
Established in 1955 to provide lifetime monthly retirement benefits to Teamsters in the trucking industry, the Central States Pension Fund has paid nearly $87 billion in lifetime retirement benefits. It has blazed a trail to retirement security for over 670,000 Teamsters and their family members and revolutionized the pension world for American workers.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Legal Team and support our litigation work on behalf of Trustees and benefit funds. In this role you will assist attorneys in all phases of case preparation, from document drafting and filings, through discovery and trial support, to post-judgment activities. This role provides administrative and operational support to ensure smooth, efficient workflows and plays a part in supporting the company’s legal processes.

• Support attorneys in preparing legal documents for litigation, including summonses, civil cover sheets and affidavits.
• Typing of court documents (briefs, etc.) using Tables of Contents / Authorities.
• Assist with e-filing, maintain filing calendars and court deadlines.
• Manage case file systems (both electronic and physical), ensuring all documentation, correspondence, and records are updated, organized, and readily accessible.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule hearings/depositions/meetings, make travel and logistics arrangements, and attorney billing and expense tracking.
• Prepare and organize discovery requests and responses, indexing documents, managing exhibits, and tracking deadlines.
• Prepare routine legal correspondence, memos, letters, and internal status reports; proofread and format documents to meet department standards.
• Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, directing calls/emails, processing invoices and payments, processing mail, and supporting general office duties.

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred, ideally in legal studies or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, with at least 3 years in a legal environment.
• Working knowledge of Nextpoint discovery software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with document management or case management software and e-filing and court filing procedures preferred.
• Excellent typing, written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, professional demeanor, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and client information.
• Self-starter who works well independently as well as part of a team; willingness to assist attorneys and colleagues as needed.

Compensation

Salary: $34.78 per hour

Benefits*

We are proud to offer one of the most competitive total rewards packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for family insurance benefits including health, dental, RX & vision (comprehensive coverage with low deductibles)
• 100% company-funded pension (at no cost to the employee)
• Health and Dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous vacation and PTO package
• Flexible start times & hybrid work-from-home schedule
• Lunch stipend for onsite café
• Tuition reimbursement

* Please note that, though uncommon, the benefits described above are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.