Legal Assistant (Temporary) (Woodbridge)

The Legal Assistant will provide support to the Direct House Counsel team to assist with all aspects of PIP arbitrations. The position requires a candidate with a strong attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and the ability to handle a very high volume of cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and upload PIP arbitration submissions.
• Assist with handling requests for arbitration adjournments and consolidations.
• Diary deadline dates.
• Address inquiries from claims.
• Utilization of the case management system in a standardized way for document management, data entry and diary management.
• Perform the above duties with minimal supervision.
• Handle special projects as they arise.
• Initiate and foster teamwork within the team to create and maintain an environment of partnership, quality service and superior organizational and analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required with requisite experience
• Relevant PIP legal experience and knowledge of NJ Forthright
• Relevant experience with NY AAA helpful but not required
• Must be competent with basic Microsoft operating systems and programs.
• Must have strong interpersonal, typing, computer and phone skills.

Salary Range

The pay range for this position is $31 - $40 hourly. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.

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