Paralegal II

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services has an immediate need for aParalegalon its Midwest Workers' Compensation Staff Counsel team in Chicago.

• Review and analyze files before scheduled hearings, including written pre-hearing reports for multiple attorneys;
• Pull, organize, and bookmark medical records on a regular basis;
• Schedule examinations with vendors and facilities;
• Work with vendors to request and obtain records via subpoena/medical authorization; follow up and organize/summarize upon receipt;
• Assist attorneys with research and drafting documents for litigation;
• Assist attorneys with answering and issuing discovery;
• Compose routine correspondence;
• Communicate by phone with attorneys, claims professionals, opposing counsel, medical providers, and courts;

This is a deadline-driven work environment. The ability to stay organized, self-motivate, work independently, and collaborate on a team is vital. Excellent time management is a must.

• The ideal applicant has 3+ years of litigation experience.
• 2+ years of Workers compensation defense exposure.
• Experience in Minnesota workers’ compensation litigation is a plus.
• 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.).
• Experience working in an all-inclusive document management platform is required

The expected salary range for this role is $25/hr-$37/hr.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include:
Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.