Legal Assistant

• Provide secretarial support services to our attorneys, which include the preparation of legal documents, handling of case files, performing reception tasks, transcription, analysis of data, and providing support to attorneys and other staff, and assisting group leadership with tasks as needed
• Type and prepare legal documents, briefs, petitions, and memoranda from written copy, oral, or mechanical dictation in a fast-paced environment
• Transcribe witness interviews from cassette tapes, CDs, and digital recordings
• Perform as a receptionist for assigned unit or floor, answer a multi-line telephone, screen and transfer calls, direct visitors, sort and distribute mail
• Translate brief letters or documents into or from Spanish/English; compose brief Spanish letters; interpret for Spanish-speaking individuals; interpret for visitors who speak Spanish
• Coordinate case files and calendars; file documents in hard files; prepare court calendars; schedule meetings, interviews, and legal calls for attorneys
• Photocopy and organize documents, correspondence, notebooks, books, motions, briefs, files, and other confidential materials
• Access information electronically from the Court and update internal case tracking systems; use internal case tracking systems and intra/internet to answer questions for attorneys, staff, and clients
• Hand-deliver and/or pick up documents/items on and off-site
• May supervise clerical staff in the absence of a supervisor

Legal Secretary

• Provide administrative and legal support
• Work across multiple platforms and systems
• Support legal documentation and analysis
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment

Legal Assistant II

• Investigate and adjust occupational accident claims in accordance with established claims handling procedures using Blue Star guidelines and supervision
• Review medical, legal and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to the ongoing occupational accident claims
• Authorize and make payment of occupational accident claims utilizing our claim processing protocol in accordance with policy language and within authority levels
• Process medically necessary and related bills according to Policy provisions
• Make supported and educated claim decisions timely
• Forecast potential exposure for reserving claims
• Have continued contact with policyholders
• Negotiate settlements, if appropriate pursuant to the terms of the policy and within authority levels
• Deliver quality claim service to clients and be responsive to client needs
• Familiarize yourself with jurisdiction challenges you may face and be mindful of potential exposure
• Manage your time efficiently and utilize your attention to detail to every claim you work on
• Use established forms and modify letters pursuant to Policy provisions
• Review and document medical records outlining treatment plan, restrictions and plan of action
• Able to identify mechanism of injury vs symptoms vs non-related conditions
• Policy review and administration of benefits pursuant to policy terms
• Manage claim to optimal resolution; paying for what we owe with relation to the policies we administer
• Establish valuable relationships with our Insureds / Motor Carriers / Brokers / Providers / Preferred Vendors
• Work as a team player
• Be flexible, use initiative and work with minimum of direct supervision
• Use discretion and confidentiality required
• Clearly communicate verbally and/or in writing both internally and externally
• Be organized, a self-starter and prioritize your duties with attention to detail
• Perform other duties as assigned

Medical Only Occupational Accident Claims Adjuster, Work Comp Paralegal, Legal Assistant

• Provides administrative and case-management support to attorneys
• Prepares legal documents, manages court filings, and maintains case files
• Communicates with clients and coordinates schedules
• Conducts basic legal and factual research
• Assists with billing activities and processes client invoices

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Legal Secretary

Legal Assistant II

Medical Only Occupational Accident Claims Adjuster, Work Comp Paralegal, Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant