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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Description

Perform a variety of administrative tasks for the Corporate Medical Director and in-house workers’ compensation department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department and interdepartmental meetings.
• Track schedules.
• Receive, track, and update data files.
• Process legal documents.
• Answer telephones, respond to emails, and process mail and EOB’s.
• eFiling with the courts.
• Coordinate and calendar case deadlines and court dates.
• Prepare, send, diary, and follow up on medical authorizations and/or subpoenas to medical providers.
• Copy/scan medical, employment, and disability records and distribute to appropriate parties.
• Perform mailroom duties such as coordinating the distribution of mail and other correspondence to office personnel.
• Provide backup support for editing or adding vendors or making changes to employee’s information in WCS.
• Perform other administrative tasks as requested.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably with Michigan Workers’ Compensation.
• Administrative support
• Legal administrative
• Filing
• Claims processing
• Workers' compensation
• Executive support

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of protocols, legal procedures, and court systems.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of Michigan Workers’ Compensation statute.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite, requiring the candidate to be present at the WHQ building five days a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.