Legal Administrative Assistant I
Talascend is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant I for a contract opportunity with our client in Livonia, Michigan.
Overview
The Legal Administrative Assistant I will play a vital role in supporting the legal team by providing a wide range of administrative assistance.
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of attorneys, prepare drafts of internal and external correspondence and communications.
- Support status tracking of incoming requests for confidentiality agreements and certain contracts, leases and subleases, bills of sale, document production responses.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as reviewing and recommending approval of insurance invoices and preparing check requests for approved legal invoices and then allocating such charges to appropriate departments, and expense reporting.
- Review and approve or request modifications to supplier insurance certificates.
- Provide insurance certificates to customers and program managers.
- Review and report to insurance company all auto liability and general liability insurance claims.
- Communicate with insurance agents and insurance company claims representatives.
- Maintain and update files, ensuring accurate and well-organized records.
- Assist in document management, including filing and indexing legal documents.
- Assist attorneys with discovery requests and responses, including document production and e-discovery.
- Draft correspondence and communication with internal clients, insurance representatives and defense counsel.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience.
- Preferred: Have or pursuing a degree in paralegal studies, legal assistant, risk management certification or related fields.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
- Ethical and trustworthy, with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with attorneys and clients.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.