Legal Assistant Bilingual
At RSI, we?re seeking a Legal Assistant ? Workers? Compensation.
the WC Legal Assistant will assist insurance defense attorneys and paralegal in the course of their work, which involves defending insurance companies and/or the business(es) they insure. . Because insurance defense legal assistants are not attorneys and have not been admitted to the bars of any state, legal assistants must always work under the direction of a practicing attorney. Specifically, this position is designed to handle discovery-related activities, aiding the paralegals and attorneys obtain all relevant or potentially relevant evidence. Additional duties may also be assigned to further the efficiency of the Unit?s operations, which may include filing and translation for Spanish-speaking clients. All duties and functions are expected to be handled with utmost professionalism.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
1. Mailing all subpoenas through online portal
2. Uploading MEMIC/ESIS subpoenas through appropriate portals
3. Back up subpoenas & maintaining subpoena table
4. Back up discovery follow up as needed from Paralegal
5. All subpoena follow up & maintaining subpoena table
6. Saving all attorney notes, records, emails, correspondence in appropriate system(s).
7. ATO/Netdocs maintenance
8. Saving mail sent by Paralegal
9. Requesting updated records from doctors, as requested
10. Gathering/compiling documents for medical providers, opposing counsel, vocational expert, etc.
11. Scheduling: Handling all scheduling of events, for designated client(s) and on an as-needed basis should coverage be needed, including, but not limited to:
a. Preparing the corresponding letters
b. Ensuring prepay requirements are established
c. Court reporter/translations are ordered
d. Confirmation of all details prior to events
Required Education and Experience:
1. General Legal knowledge preferred but not required.
Competencies
1. C1 English Level minimum.
2. Proficient in MS Word and Outlook, Intermediate Excel level.