Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a Temporary Legal Assistant to in a Workers' Compensation Division.

This is a 6-month full-time assignment, Monday - Friday. Hourly rate is : $22.00

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The Legal Assistant will work closely with Workers’ Compensation attorneys and claims examiners.

• The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing direction to the support staff to schedule depositions and applicants’ medical examinations;
• conducting research on systems such as Westlaw; rating medical reports and making settlement recommendations; attending Appeals Board hearings, as necessary;
• screening awards from the Appeals Board to determine whether to appeal or process for payment; responsible for reviewing new and existing claims for eligibility and potential fraud;

and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS : Workers' Compensation experience.

The legal assistant position requires at least six months of legal administrative experience which requires a thorough knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting and reviewing legal documents;

This position also requires a person who is self-motivated, learns quickly, can exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.

The applicant must also be able to work well with other employees of this office and personnel from other agencies, as well as members of the public.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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Company Description

Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees.

The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy.

Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.

Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent.

Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions.

She is a sought after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work : How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.

Company Description

Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

r n r nMrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees.

The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

r n r nMrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy.

Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities. r n r nMrs.

Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent.

Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions.

She is a sought after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work : How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.