Legal Assistant

Position Description:
Perform a variety of administrative tasks for Corporate Medical Director and in-house workers' compensation department.

Skills Required:

• Coordinate department and interdepartmental meetings.
• Track schedules. Receive, track and update data files.
• Process legal documents.
• Answer telephones, respond to emails, and process mail and EOB's. eFiling with the courts.
• Coordinate and calendar case deadlines and court dates.
• Prepare, send, diary and follow up on medical authorizations and/or subpoenas to medical providers.
• Copy/scan medical, employment and disability records and distribute to appropriate parties. Perform mailroom
• duties such as coordinating the distribution of mail and other correspondence to office personnel.
• Backup support for editing or adding vendors or making changes to employee's information in WCS. Other administrative tasks as requested.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Strong understanding of protocols, legal procedures and court systems.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of Michigan Workers' Compensation statute.

Experience Required:
2-3 years legal assistant experience, preferably with Michigan Workers' Compensation.

Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.