Paralegal

Company: AF Group Level: Non-Manager Compensation: Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package Job Family: Legal and Regulatory Affairs Industry: Insurance Services 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. AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) and its subsidiaries are a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions. Insurance policies may be issued by any of the following companies within AF Group: Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, Accident Fund National Insurance Company, Accident Fund General Insurance Company, United Wisconsin Insurance Company, Third Coast Insurance Company, or CompWest Insurance Company. Overview 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 statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and codes; drafting complex documents; interviewing clients, attorneys and witnesses; and collecting data relevant to cases. The position requires performing expected tasks with minimal supervision. Responsibilities Review and summarize medical and other records, and prepare summaries of relevant information. Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities. Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases. Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts; identify complex legal or business issues. Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits. Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed. Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted. Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys. Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers’ Compensation website. Assist in preparation of workers’ compensation files for hearing. Assist manager with docket management and case assignment. Requirements 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. 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. Proficiency 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr