Workers Compensation Paralegal

Compensation: Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package About Us AF Group’s focused and passionate team uses industry-leading best practices, analytics and resources to manage risk and minimize loss for our policyholders while strengthening businesses with our valued independent agent partners. We strive to continuously increase the long-term value of our organization by outperforming our industry peers and fostering a culture of underwriting and claims excellence. This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including legal ... Compensation Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other ... Responsibilities Management Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel ... Assist Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases. Consulting Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts. Identify complex legal or business issues. Legal Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed. Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted. Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys. Additional Responsibilities/TASKS FOR SENIOR: Responsible, with limited supervision, for handling complex assigned legal projects requiring originality and ingenuity. Operates with substantial latitude for action and/or decision. Provides leadership on major projects and may provide work direction and training to other staff. Conducts and oversees broad legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the company’s business. Research, plan, organize and conduct programs, seminars, conferences and/or presentations for clients and company personnel to educate on legal matters. Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required. Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required. Certification or ... Experience Two to four years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred. Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is ... Knowledge Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process. Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library. Proficient in ... Skills Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential. Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines. Ability to ... Pay Range PAY RANGE: "Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $56,210 and $94,270." Company Summary AF Group Lansing, USA Non-Manager Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package Legal and Regulatory Affairs Insurance Services #J-18808-Ljbffr