Legal Assistant Subrogation

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

Job Title

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.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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 no...