Workers' Compensation Paralegal II

at  AmTrust Financial Services Inc

Overview:
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. a fast-growing multinational property and casualty insurance company has an immediate need for a Paralegal in their New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Staff Counsel team (Moorestown or Jersey City).
The ideal applicant would have 3+ years of litigation experience. An associate or bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is a plus. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines. The position requires reading and comprehending complex instructions from attorneys and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Typing 60-70 wpm is essential.
This is a deadline-driven work environment. The ability to stay organized, self-motivate, work independently and on a collaborative team is vital. Excellent time management a must.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analysis of files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys;
• Pulling, organizing and bookmarking medical records on a regular basis;
• Scheduling examinations with vendors and facilities;
• Working with vendors to request and obtain records via subpoena/medical authorization; following up and organizing/summarizing upon receipt;
• Composing routine correspondence, taking calls from attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and courts;
• Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required.

Qualifications:
While 3+ years of experience is preferred, additional relevant experience may substitute for academic degrees

• Review and analysis of files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys;
• Pulling, organizing and bookmarking medical records on a regular basis;
• Scheduling examinations with vendors and facilities;
• Working with vendors to request and obtain records via subpoena/medical authorization; following up and organizing/summarizing upon receipt;
• Composing routine correspondence, taking calls from attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and courts;
• Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required