SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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 are required.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification
- Certification or progress toward paralegal certification
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers' compensation cases
- Prior experience with workers' compensation claims
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word
- Broad knowledge of judicial and administrative process and legal research procedures
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, multitask, meet deadlines and manage docketing
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
What We Do
Emergent Holdings’ elite team makes lives, companies and communities better! Emergent Holdings is driven by a singular goal — improving the health and safety of our customers and our communities. How do we do that? We create innovative insurance products, technology solutions and services to support our key stakeholders — individuals, employers, providers and strategic partners — improving the health and safety of the people and places we serve. At Emergent Holdings, we’re inspired to create, to challenge the status quo, to think not just about what our customers need now, but what they will need in the future. We are strategic thinkers. We are industry innovators. We are market trendsetters. Together, we are Emergent Holdings. Our diverse team of established industry experts embraces a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. That means we’re focused on innovation, on leading and shaping our markets and improving health and safety for our customers and communities. For our customers, the result is a suite of solutions, services and products delivered ahead of market needs — and in anticipation of member demands. We are tireless in our pursuit of the exceptional, and our companies deliver optimal customer experiences and improve people’s lives every day, by making workplaces safer and delivering affordable, solutions-focused healthcare services.
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