Paralegal II

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

4d•$25 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

AmTrust Financial Services has an immediate need for a Paralegal on its Midwest Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel team in Chicago.

The ideal applicant has 3+ years of litigation experience.
2+ years of Workers compensation defense exposure.
Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines.
The position requires reading and comprehending complex instructions from attorneys and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required

Review and analyze files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys
Pull, organize, and bookmark medical records on a regular basis
Schedule examinations with vendors and facilities
Work with vendors to request and obtain records via subpoena/medical authorization; follow up and organize/summarize upon receipt
Assist attorneys with research and drafting documents for litigation
Assist attorneys with answering and issuing discovery
Compose routine correspondence
Communicate by phone with attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, medical providers, and courts
This is a deadline-driven work environment. The ability to stay organized, self-motivate, work independently, and collaborate on a team is vital. Excellent time management is a must.

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.

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