[Hiring] Paralegal @Emergent Holdings

Role Description

This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including:

• Legal research
• Analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes
• Drafting complex documents
• Contacting and interviewing clients, attorneys, and witnesses
• Collecting documents and information relevant to cases

The position requires you to perform expected tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required
• Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required
• Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged
• Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred
• Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process
• Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library
• Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential
• Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows including spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Benefits

• Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys
• Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website
• Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing
• Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment