Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation
About The Position
Join our team as a Legal Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in supporting attorneys, managing personal injury litigation matters, and serving as a trusted resource across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the successful resolution of legal and regulatory matters. Employ knowledge of company and legal procedures as well as principles of insurance, banking or corporate law. Work independently while assisting attorneys in the legal process necessary for conducting company business. Review, analyze and summarize issues involved incoming litigation or administrative actions. Determine need for file documentation, obtain proofs, and clarify facts and issues. Organize, assemble and interpret records and documents. Act as a resource person to all level of company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures. Support litigation matters and act as a general litigation assistant throughout pendency of lawsuits. Research medical facts when necessary. Type/generate pleadings and legal documents and related correspondence for assigned staff counsel, as well as memos, letters, charts. Schedule and record all appointment dates for attorney meetings such as depositions and court hearings and maintain appointment calendar. Assemble data and provide input for implementation of computerized research and litigation monitoring systems. Assist in preparation of a legal periodical for distribution to the Claims department. Provides office administration support on an as needed basis, which may include mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing and notary services. Interacts directly with business line customers and visitors to address support needs. Establishes and maintains a series of files for each case or matter along with a corresponding electronic diary system. Advises staff or management regularly regarding items requiring attention or action. Initiates, completes and submits routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities. Contacts appropriate organizations as directed to obtain documents. Manages correspondence for key dates and names. Records pertinent information and files.
Requirements
- Associates degree as a Legal Assistant, completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant training program OR extensive experience in a position performing Legal Assistant functions
- Researching, analyzing, and preparing written documents and correspondence
- Knowledge of civil litigation procedure
- Knowledge of Federal and state judicial systems
- Knowledge of claim procedures
- Knowledge of principles of insurance
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of insurance defense practice
- Knowledge of insurance products and services
- Composing and communicating board and executive management meeting agendas and notices
- Developing and distributing board calendars
- Developing, distributing, and summarizing board surveys and regulatory reports
- Maintaining electronic and paper corporate documents
- Ability to evaluate situations, facts, and issues and draw accurate conclusions
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work
- Ability to research legal files and compile data
- Competently operate a windows based PC and relevant software
- Communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public
- Prepare written documents, correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings
Nice To Haves
- One year preferred Legal Assistant experience with personal injury litigation
- Knowledge of regulatory matters, including filing reports with regulatory agencies principles
- Knowledge of company procedures and departmental functions
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys in managing personal injury litigation matters.
- Serve as a trusted resource across the organization.
- Employ knowledge of company and legal procedures, and principles of insurance, banking, or corporate law.
- Assist attorneys in the legal process necessary for conducting company business.
- Review, analyze, and summarize issues involved in incoming litigation or administrative actions.
- Determine the need for file documentation, obtain proofs, and clarify facts and issues.
- Organize, assemble, and interpret records and documents.
- Act as a resource person to all levels of company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures.
- Support litigation matters and act as a general litigation assistant throughout the pendency of lawsuits.
- Research medical facts when necessary.
- Type/generate pleadings, legal documents, and related correspondence for assigned staff counsel, as well as memos, letters, and charts.
- Schedule and record all appointment dates for attorney meetings such as depositions and court hearings, and maintain appointment calendars.
- Assemble data and provide input for the implementation of computerized research and litigation monitoring systems.
- Assist in the preparation of a legal periodical for distribution to the Claims department.
- Provide office administration support on an as-needed basis, including mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing, and notary services.
- Interact directly with business line customers and visitors to address support needs.
- Establish and maintain a series of files for each case or matter along with a corresponding electronic diary system.
- Advise staff or management regularly regarding items requiring attention or action.
- Initiate, complete, and submit routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities.
- Contact appropriate organizations as directed to obtain documents.
- Manage correspondence for key dates and names.
- Record pertinent information and file documents.
Benefits
- PTO, paid sick leave
- Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional company contribution
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays (10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day for full-time employees)
- Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
- Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG)
- Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
- Adoption assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
