Paralegal (Medicare/WC)
About The Position
This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including legal research; analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes; drafting complex documents; contacting and interviewing clients, attorneys and witnesses; and collecting documents and information relevant to cases. The position requires you to perform expected tasks with minimal supervision. The Senior Paralegal role operates with substantial latitude for action and/or decision, provides leadership on major projects, and may provide work direction and training to other staff. This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Two to four years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process.
- Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library.
- Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
- Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows including spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word.
- Strong organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
- Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.
- Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
- Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases.
- Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts.
- Identify complex legal or business issues.
- Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits.
- Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.
- Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.
- Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys.
- Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website.
- Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing.
- Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment.
- Handle complex assigned legal projects requiring originality and ingenuity (Senior role).
- Conduct and oversee broad legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the company’s business (Senior role).
- Research, plan, organize and conduct programs, seminars, conferences and/or presentations for clients and company personnel to educate on legal matters (Senior role).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
