Legal Assistant I (Workers Compensation)

Overview AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing commercial insurance company, has an immediate need for an in-house workers'' compensation legal assistant to work in our Boca Raton or Maitland FL Counsel offices. Responsibilities Answer inbound main line phone calls and route inquiries to correct team memberGreet and manage guests and vendorsRetrieve, scan, and route all incoming mail to proper team and ClaimsMonitor and process office electronic mailbox correspondenceAbility to flag critical documents requiring timely responses and appearancesProcess outbound USPS/FedEx mailCoordinate/schedule meetings, hearings, appointments, and depositionsGenerate draft templates (pleadings, motions, objections, correspondence) for attorney review and approvalAssemble medical packets to experts along with itemized schedule of recordsProvide Legal Assistant support to 1 or more AttorneysDocument processing (assemble, copy, scan, serve, E-file accordingly)Manage and prioritize competing deadlinesCommunicate with claim partners, clients, witnesses, Court, opposing counsel, vendors, and team membersMaintain data integrity in our document management platform supporting our paperless environment (documents, parties, roles/relations, naming conventions)Timely transmit and request payments to vendors, experts, etc.Provide office support as needed (place tickets for failing equipment, order office supplies, assist peers as needed and during PTO) Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED)1+ years'' workers compensation experience preferredAbility to type a min. of 70 wpm and must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Organized, self- motivated, ability to prioritize and work independentlyExceptional attention to details and the production of professional work productMust possess excellent written and verbal communication skillsWork in a team environment with a positive respectful attitudeExperience with a document management platform (TeamConnect a plus)This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.What We Offer:AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Created: 2021-11-29