MEMIC is hiring a
Legal Assistant

Summary

Join our team as a Legal Assistant and assist Defense Attorneys through the entire litigation process, performing various tasks such as document management, communication with clients and opposing counsel, and scheduling depositions.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience working in a legal or claims environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must have excellent grammatical as well as written and verbal communication
• The ability to multitask is required
• Must be able to work well under pressure and manage tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Compiles, analyzes, organizes, and manages documents, including medical records, pleadings, and legal correspondence on behalf of the Defense Attorneys
• Assists with preparation for hearings, depositions, and independent medical examinations, including the assembly of exhibits, indexing of medical records and preparation of a hearing binders for the Defense Attorneys
• Files correspondence, exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the Workers’ Compensation Board and opposing counsel
• Assists with the preparation and filing of pleadings
• Coordinates the collection, review, and production of discovery requests, including drafting responses
• Acts as a liaison between the Defense Attorney, MEMIC insureds, the Workers’ Compensation Board, and opposing counsel for scheduling and sharing of information
• Uses Claims software and databases to ensure appropriate processing of incoming legal mail and assigning appropriate chargebacks on behalf of the Defense Attorneys
• Communicates effectively with clients, witnesses, physician experts, attorneys, and the Workers’ Compensation Board to assist Defense Attorneys with legal strategies
• Receives, documents, and distributes subpoenas received by Claims to the appropriate Defense attorney. Prepares the subpoenaed file for review by Defense Attorney. Facilitates response to subpoena under the supervision of Defense Attorney
• Assists in the development of litigation project programs, practices and protocols
• Interacts with State and Federal Boards and Commissions, as appropriate

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Dental Insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance/AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account with potential employer match
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal/Identify Theft Insurance options
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with match up to 5%, plus profit sharing & discretionary contributions (subject to vesting)
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Flextime schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan paydown and refinancing assistance
• Educational assistance for job related courses, seminars, certifications or degrees
• One paid day every year to volunteer for your non-profit of choice
• On-site fitness center (Maine) or fitness reimbursement
• Subsidized parking
• Sit-Stand desks & daily stretch breaks