Legal Assistant - Claims & Litigation Support

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Office of Legal Affairs/Claims and Litigation. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and supporting litigation and claims activities across the division.

Responsibilities include updating databases, coordinating with outside counsel, preparing reports, and handling routine administrative tasks to ensure timely fulfillment of legal operations. A four-year degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree issued after completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university.
• Enrollment in an accredited university leading to an LL.B. or J.D., or a one-year completion of studies in law leading to an LL.B. or J.D.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices generated by the Division.
• Tracking and maintaining vendor records.
• Maintaining spreadsheets and other records for matters handled by the Division until final resolution.
• Preparing and reconciling records provided to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Tracking assignments to assigned counsel.
• Transferring files and coordinating conflict checks with outside counsel.
• Updating electronic data base systems including Law Manager.
• Opening and updating matters on ResolveStar, the electronic billing system.
• Onboarding and maintaining records for vendors providing litigation support services.
• Performing claims history searches of medical providers.
• Answering phones and scheduling matters.
• General administrative duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Enrollment in LL.B./J.D. program

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Office of Legal Affairs/Claims and Litigation. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and supporting litigation and claims activities across the division.

Responsibilities include updating databases, coordinating with outside counsel, preparing reports, and handling routine administrative tasks to ensure timely fulfillment of legal operations. A four-year degree and relevant experience are required.