Legal Assistant Jobs

The legal assistant provides administrative support in the legal department to Litigation Representatives from the initial assignment to the closure of litigation files. Additionally, provides assistance as needed to defense counsel and other FPI leadership as needed. Serves as an interface between defense counsel and FPI/Edison and between the Litigation representative and FPI/Edison internal support groups.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain, monitor, and coordinate calendar/scheduling of EUOs, CRNs and trials.
• Provide administrative assistance and support on daily file handling to Litigation Representatives and defense counsel.
• Prepare and organize claim files to ensure all proper documentation is sent timely to defense counsel for review.
• Perform research and data analysis to assist litigation representatives during litigation the litigation process and after. Review and attach correspondences, reports, and miscellaneous items to our claims system.
• LSS (legal bill review). Answer inquiries regarding various legal matters and legal billing from outside sources.
• Serves as liaison between litigation representatives working remote and all FPI/Edison departments within the office.
• Receive and review newly filed lawsuits, subpoenas, discovery requests, and documents on litigated matters.
• Serves as a primary hands-on administrative and technical expert, performing data intake and manipulation of tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Process void and re-issues, UW requests, ISO requests, and respond to mortgage company inquiries regarding estimates and settlement payments.
• Process legal checks requests according to our accounting department protocols.
• Complete monthly reports for management and assist with special projects.
• Prepare, organize, and process legal settlement payments to ensure proper documentation, reserves, mortgage information, and closing reports are submitted correctly and on time. Advises litigation representatives and defense counsel on the companys best practices for managing legal payments.
• Re-open and re-assign claims. Prepare re-opened and/or re-assigned legal claims so litigation representatives have the information needed before starting review process.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum (5) years of administrative experience.
• Associate diploma required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 620 license preferred
• 4-year College Degree preferred
• Insurance carrier experience a plus
• Paralegal experience a plus

Core Competencies:

• Experience performing research, document collection, and inventory.
• Strong service orientation and ability to develop effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize according to workflow and work under pressure
• Proactive and resourceful Ability to propose solutions to complex situations.
• Strong business etiquette including workplace etiquette, professionalism, and communication etiquette.
• Excellent communication, organizational, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.