Paralegal

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Paralegal supports attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, performing all tasks under attorney supervision and direction. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents; conducting legal research; compiling, reviewing, and summarizing records and documents; making timely regulatory, court, and administrative filings; and communicating with internal and external stakeholders about legal matters affecting the organization.

The position also provides litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitration. It assists with routine pleadings and written communications, case preparation, and obtaining and verifying relevant eligibility, contract, certificate, rider, and other matter-related information. The role coordinates with personnel across court systems, organization departments, government agencies, legislative and governmental staff, and other BCBS plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of an ABA-certified legal assistant program.
• Demonstrated legal research skills.
• Proficiency with LEXIS-NEXIS or similar software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Articulate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments without constant supervision.
• Ability to analyze routine fact situations.
• Effectiveness in investigating matters, including interviewing relevant individuals when necessary.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of documents.
• Act as a liaison among internal parties for scheduling and sharing information.
• Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and presentations.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents.
• Research factual issues using in-house files and external reference sources.
• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, graphs, and other summaries of findings.
• Work with personnel in court systems, BCBSM or subsidiary departments, state and federal agencies, legislative and governmental staffs, and other BCBS plan personnel.
• Manage project timelines, document progress, and communicate associated risks accurately to attorneys or management.
• Assist attorneys in defending and prosecuting civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitration proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with preparing legal pleadings and written communications, including briefs, motions, memoranda, opinions, and responses in routine matters.
• Perform case and matter preparation, including verifying subscriber or group eligibility and obtaining pertinent contracts, certificates, riders, and other relevant documents and information for routine matters.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time