Legal Assistant II

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a fast-growing commercial insurance company, has an immediate need for an in-house legal assistant to work in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

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.

Provide Backup Support When Needed

Answer inbound main line phone calls and route inquiries to correct team member. Greet and manage guests and vendors. Retrieve, scan, and route all incoming mail to proper team and Claims. Monitor and process office electronic mailbox correspondence. Process outbound USPS/FedEx mail 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) 3+ years’ workers compensation experience required. Prior workers’ compensation experience supporting multiple attorneys and competing deadlines. Ability 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 independently. Exceptional attention to details and the production of professional work product Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work in a team environment with a positive respectful attitude Experience with a document management platform (Litify a plus)