Legal Assistant - Subrogation

SALARY

$66,105.64

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs clerical, administrative, and general office duties in support of attorney work product. Works with attorneys to identify potential subrogation opportunities. Prepares motions and documents for filing with the court.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists subrogation attorneys in all aspects of recovery of paid medical benefits. Duties include tracking litigated cases, maintaining subrogation records, sending initial subrogation notices, and searching court databases.

* Types and proofreads legal documents including, but not limited to, motions, pleadings, interrogatories, and subpoenas to be filed in court. Prepares documents for trial.

* Handles administrative duties such as: photocopying, sending and retrieving faxes, answering telephones and taking messages, receiving and escorting law department visitors.

* Assists with setting up depositions with witnesses and requests checks for witness fees.

* Arranges meetings, conference calls and reserves conference rooms for law department staff.

* Delivers or arranges delivery of documents to judges' chambers, other law firms, etc.

* Maintains office files and records. Assists with developing and updating standardized legal forms and documents.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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CHALLENGES

* Maintaining databases in an accurate and organized fashion.

* Producing documents to meet deadlines.

* Supporting multiple attorneys.

* Prioritizing competing responsibilities and heavy workload.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Three years of general office experience in a legal services environment or a combination of office experience and education appropriate for the job duties.

* Must be a certified Notary Public within ninety (90) days of employment in this position.

* Must type at a minimum rate of speed of 45 words per minute.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

* Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Must possess a suitable temperament and disposition necessary for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, Authority personnel and external contacts.

* Excellent written and oral communications skills.

* Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite or Corel Office Suite including Word and Excel and trial visual aids.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Usual office working conditions.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

* PC, standard office productivity and litigation support software, fax machine and telephone, visual aids, etc.