Paralegal
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) seeks a paralegal-level professional to assist attorneys with case preparation, research, and file management across civil liability and workers’ compensation matters. You will interview witnesses, summarize records, and draft pleadings while maintaining confidentiality and working with minimal supervision.
Qualifications include a paralegal degree or certification and at least two years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on research, documentation, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.
- Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
- Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases.
- Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts.Identify complex legal or business issues.
- Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits.
- Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.
- Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.
- Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys.
- Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website.
- Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing.
- Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment.
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Compensation: Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
AF Group’s focused and passionate team uses industry‑leading best practices, analytics and resources to manage risk and minimize loss for our policyholders while strengthening businesses with our valued independent agent partners.
We strive to continuously increase the long‑term value of our organization by outperforming our industry peers and fostering a culture of underwriting and claims excellence.
This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including legal ...
Compensation
Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other ...
Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with ...
Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases. Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by ...
Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.Perform special assignments as requested ...
Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.Certification or ...
Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred. Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is ...
Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process.Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library. Proficient in ...
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines.Ability to ...
AF Group’s focused and passionate team uses industry‑leading best practices, analytics and resources to manage risk and minimize loss for our policyholders while strengthening businesses with our valued independent agent partners.
We strive to continuously increase the long‑term value of our organization by outperforming our industry peers and fostering a culture of underwriting and claims excellence.
AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) and its subsidiaries are a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions. Insurance policies may be issued by any of the following companies within AF Group: Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, Accident Fund National Insurance Company, Accident Fund General Insurance Company, United Wisconsin Insurance Company, Third Coast Insurance Company, or CompWest Insurance Company.
Company: AF Group
Level: Non-Manager
Compensation: Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
JobFamily: Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Industry: Insurance Services
This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including legal research; analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes; drafting complex documents; contacting and interviewing clients, attorneys and witnesses; and collecting documents and information relevant to cases.The position requires you to perform expected tasks with minimal supervision.PAY RANGE: “Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $46,900 and $78,550.”
This position will provide legal assistance to the attorneys representing the Enterprise in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including legal research; analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes; drafting complex documents; contacting and interviewing clients, attorneys and witnesses; and collecting documents and information relevant to cases.The position requires you to perform expected tasks with minimal supervision.
PAY RANGE:
“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $46,900 and $78,550.”
Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.
Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases.
Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts.Identify complex legal or business issues.
Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits.
Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.
Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.
Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys.
Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website.
Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing.
Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment
Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.
Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases.
Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts.Identify complex legal or business issues.
Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits.
Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.
Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.
Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys.
Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website.
Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing.
Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment
Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries of relevant information.
Interview witnesses to gather information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
Assist attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research, and briefings of court cases.
Provide advice and guidance on a variety of activities and contracts.Identify complex legal or business issues.
Assist attorneys with complex and/or sensitive hearings by preparing notes, organizing, assembling and filing exhibits.
Draft settlement documents and other pleadings, as directed.
Perform other legal tasks, as jurisdictionally permitted.
Perform special assignments as requested by the attorneys.
Retrieve and analyze information from the Workers' Compensation website.
Assist in preparation of worker’s compensation files for hearing.
Assist Manager with docket management and case assignment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process.
Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library.
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows including spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word.
Strong organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process.
Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library.
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows including spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word.
Strong organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by AFHI’s learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
- Two (2) years of paralegal experience involving civil liability or workers compensation cases preferred.
- Prior experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferable but not essential.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Broad knowledge of the principles of the judicial and administrative process.
Legal knowledge of research procedures and use of a Law Library.
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
Ability to work on own initiative, multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows including spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Word.
Strong organization, multi-tasking and attention to detail skills required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
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