Legal Assistant II

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Legal Assistant to join our team. In this position, the successful candidate will provide essential support needed with day-to-day administrative tasks and legal processes.

Provide Legal Assistant support to 2 or more Attorneys.
• Identify and flag critical documents requiring timely responses and associated deadlines to ensure our clients/insureds/Company are protected from sanctions and unnecessary litigation.
• Coordinate/schedule meetings, hearings, appointments, and depositions
• Maintain and manage Attorney calendars avoiding and resolving conflicts.
• Generate draft templates (pleadings, motions, objections, correspondence) for attorney review and approval.
• Assemble medical packets to experts along with itemized schedule of records.
• Document processing (assemble, copy, scan, serve, E-file accordingly)
• Manage and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Communicate with claim partners, clients, witnesses, Court, opposing counsel, vendors, and team members.
• Maintain 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.
• Knowledge of local Court rules and filing requirements
• Assist Managing Attorney and Manager with special assignments as needed.

• Schedule conference calls and appointments with doctor's and clients.
• File and organize legal documents; manage and update case files.
• Answer calls, respond to emails and forward correspondences.
• Data management utilizing legal software platform and workers' compensation sites.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, scanning, and mail

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous office or administrative experience is a plus but not required
• Experience with a document management platform (Litify a plus)

The expected salary range for this role is $22/hr-$30/hr

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

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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.