Description

We are seeking a legal assistant for our growing, very busy workers' compensation department. Candidate will assist and provide a range of legal and administrative support to the attorney and case manager on a day-to-day basis . Must be very organized and enjoy a fast-paced environment. Excellent benefits and time-off packages. Employer is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Job duties (including, but not limited to)

· Scan in all incoming mail and documents

· Perform legal and factual research

· Perform records research

· Organize and analyze information

· Cross-check and validate information

· Prepare written reports

· Prepare correspondence

· Organize and track case load

· Review and monitor case load

· Assist attorney and case manager in day-to-day tasks

· Contact with clients, opposing counsel, and adjusters

· Set tasks and monitor tasks

· Document all actions in Filevine

· Answer all telephone calls in a polite manner and return all calls in a timely and polite manner

· Possible new client phone screening

· Complete 24-hour call

· Secure correct carrier/employer information and add to tabs

· Initial letters to client and carrier

· Request medical records

· Maintain mediation list

· Maintain final hearing and pretrial lists

· Mediation preparation to include medical records, payouts, personnel file, wage statement, medical summaries, totaled payout ledgers

· Schedule/reschedule depositions, mediations, final hearings, office conferences, and telephone conferences

· File Petitions, Motions, and Notices on DOAH

· Responses to request to produce

· Track time in Filevine

· Send informal/form grievances for authorization of treatment

Qualifications

· Computer literacy

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Excellent secretarial and organizational skills

· Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

· Attention to detail

· Client Confidentiality

· Dependability