Job Description
Job Description
Description : Legal Administrator
Legal / Risk Administrator
Legal & Claims Administrator
Risk Management Coordinator
Claims Coordinator
Legal Coordinator
Risk Management Administrator
Paralegal
Broussard Brothers, Inc. | Abbeville, LA
Description : Legal Administrator
Essential Functions and Job Duties :
- Claims Management and Coordination
- Interface with internal departments, insurers and third-party adjusters as appropriate in the event of an incident or claim
- Ensure a timely and proper transfer of claims management following initial response.
- Manage claims of employees who are unable to return to full duty following an incident.
- Coordinate the return-to-duty process and light duty accommodations for injured employees
- Track physician appointments and work status documents
- Manage communication between the employee and internal departments and keep parties informed as to developments or any change(s) in status
- Manage asset and third-party property damage claims.
- Facilitate the evaluation of damage and the estimated cost to repair
- Coordinate remedial actions as necessary
- Claims Administration
- Facilitate claims procedures, resolution and closeout actions.
- Coordinate internally and interface with third parties as needed to advance the process
- Track and monitor incidents and claims
- Maintain claims files and ensure timely completion, filing and reporting of any necessary notices, forms, etc.
- Review and process various invoices and other payments, manage expense records and track insurance deductibles
- Maintain communication with various internal and external parties to stay up to date and keep interested parties informed
- Legal Department Support
- Litigation assistance
- Coordinate with internal and external counsel as needed and gather responsive documents for discovery requests and subpoenas
- Coordinate employee interviews and depositions
- Process legal invoices for payment
- Assistance with compliance activities
- Administration of corporate business filings and regulatory licensing compliance
- Insurance requests and documentation
- Maintenance of corporate records
- Assist with contract administration and document management
- Respond to requests for information
- Perform legal research as necessary
- Provide administrative support
- Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by General Counsel and ancillary to or similar in scope to the above.
Competencies / Experience Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree Associate’s Degree and completion of an ABA-approved paralegal studies program1-3 years of relevant legal or work experienceExcellent organizational, prioritization and time management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent verbal, written and communication skillsAbility to learn new techniques, multi-task, follow instructions, and comply with company policies and proceduresStrong computer skillsPreferred Qualifications :
Experience and knowledge of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and Jones ActLitigation paralegal experienceNotary publicRequirements :