Legal Assistant I

AmTrust Financial Services•Cleveland, OH

3d•$19 - $27

About The Position

AmTrust Financial, a Global Fortune 500 company, is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant in Cleveland, Ohio. This position will be responsible for supporting one of the Cash Operations’ Directors in the area of Accounts Receivable and other members of the Accounts Receivable Legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: insurance, litigation, bankruptcy, collections, or related practice areas. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time The expected salary range for this role is $19.00-27.00/hr Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time. #LI-EF #LI-HYBRID What We Offer AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Requirements

BA or BS preferred, but not required
Two to four years of previous law firm or in-house legal department experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel programs
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must be reliable, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Review and respond to correspondence from peer colleagues and third-party vendors
Conduct general policyholder research and provide recommendations to management
Organize and maintain structured and comprehensive files
Prepare documents for review, execution, and circulation to outside parties
Provide administrative support to Accounts Receivable Director as needed
Special projects as assigned