[ref. u1373601] Legal Assistant

The role requires a high degree of tech proficiency and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Handle and process workers compensation claims with a third-party administrator.
• Provide key information to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Utilize tech proficiency, especially with Microsoft suites, Outlook, and PDF knowledge, to streamline and automate tasks.
• Exercise strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize various tasks and projects.
• Maintain open lines of communication with team members and clients, demonstrating a detail-oriented approach.
• Conduct state filing as per regulatory requirements.
• Aid in the process of hiring and termination within the organization.
• Assist in qualifying trucking companies as part of the organization's operational needs.
• Manage and oversee up to 12 litigation projects a year. • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a related role.
• Proficiency in using Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is required.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software and CompuLaw is highly desirable.
• Experience in handling Billing Functions within a legal setting is essential.
• Should be adept at managing calendars and coordinating meetings, appointments, and deadlines.
• Experience in Claim Administration and managing client relations is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Should have a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
• A bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field is desirable.