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Legal Staff Paralegal in Lansing, MI

Emergent Holdings, Inc. May 30,2021 May 24,2021 Location Lansing MI
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In-House

Legal Staff

Corporate - General

Workers Compensation

Min 8 yrs required

Profile

Senior Legal Assistant The candidate ‘will be responsible for providing administrative support, some of which may be highly confidential and necessitate independent judgment, for assistant general counsel in the Legal Department of the Office of the General Counsel. Contacts are mainly with attorneys, tribunals, medical office personnel, policyholders, claims supervisors and claims examiners as well as other clerical or administrative employees. Duties: Open litigation case files in a timely manner from Claims Department; Maintain and organize litigation case files. Close litigation case files and prepare them in a timely manner for offsite safekeeping. Transcribe digital legal dictation. Compose, type and edit general and technical legal correspondence and other documents containing legal and medical terminology. Research, compile, organize, input, schedule, coordinate, exchange and analyse information, reports, manuals, directories and legal correspondence. Develop and maintain informational databases and filing systems, generating reports as requested or as scheduled. Compile and update manuals and directories. Assist with actions to be taken on budget expenditures and equipment and supply needs. Direct services such as maintenance, repair, replenishing supplies, mail and files. Prepare and distribute materials for meetings, presentations, and conferences; keep records of proceedings as required. Read, screen, route, file and record incoming legal correspondence and reports. Coordinate and maintain calendars for appointments, meetings, and conferences, including depositions, independent medical evaluations and court dates; maintain attorney docket and subpoenas. Make travel arrangements and prepare and compile travel vouchers and maintain all travel records. Receive and screen incoming calls and visitors and provide information or route to the appropriate person. Make and receive telephone calls on behalf of staff counsel to obtain information and make appropriate arrangements. Prioritize and follow up on information and requests to and from the attorneys. Make photocopies and use other office equipment as necessary. Inform appropriate staff of issues as necessary. Maintain up to date expertise and broad knowledge in all facets of workers’ compensation litigation. Update databases and prepares reports utilizing standard software. Provide guidance and advice regarding procedural guidelines. Provide guidance and advice when required or necessary and encourage/motivate employees in their day-to-day efforts. Provide training sessions for team and/or other business units, as required. Assist in identifying and evaluating the impact of litigation procedures and cost savings. Write user reference to support new implementation of litigation process and procedures. Print, distribute, and maintain periodic reports. Create ad hoc reports. Assist in planning, development and implementation of department goals. Develop knowledge of, utilize, and support attorney billing system. Prepare appellate briefs in accordance with established court procedures. Maintain law library. Attend meetings as necessary as Litigation Department/Corporate Claims representative. Assist and lead special projects related to work of staff counsel.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate ‘must have Associate’s degree in legal, insurance, business or a related field. At least 20 hours of coursework in legal terminology, paralegal studies, or related field required. Combinations of relevant education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Workers compensation required. Should have 8 years of legal assistant experience or relevant experience which requires transcription of legal dictation; composition, typing and editing of general and technical legal correspondence and legal documents; maintenance of an attorney’s docket and subpoenas, arrangement of court dates, deposition dates, independent medical evaluations. Should have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to compose legal correspondence. Must have ability to transcribe technical information (e.g., legal, medical, and financial based on departmental requirements) using word processing software and digital transcription devices. Should have knowledge of word processing software. Must have basic knowledge of computers and company software with accurate input ability of 60 wpm.

Closing Date : 05/20/2021

Additional info

Ref : 2571

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