What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Assistant position at Select Medical?
Overview
Select Medical Corporate Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055Full Time / Onsite
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Select Medical is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support the Manager of Litigation in the Legal Department in handling litigation matters and claims reporting for the company.
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Responsibilities
Complete forms required for reporting of claims to appropriate insurance carriers, assign claims to Third-Party Administrator and/or outside counsel, and other general administrative duties related to claims management. Update and maintain claims database and run scheduled data reports. Communicate with field personnel regarding questions and requests related to pending litigation matters. Prepare documents, agendas, and reports utilized in claim reviews and litigation meetings and prepare meeting minutes. Audit legal invoices, track and enter legal expenses in the database, and submit invoices for processing and payment. Review and report incidents to insurance carriers for coverage. Coordinate with departments within the company and field personnel to obtain documents and information to provide to our outside defense counsel for response to discovery requests as needed.
This position will involve both independent responsibilities and close coordination with the Manager of Litigation and other colleagues in the Legal Department.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail oriented, and will possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Excellent communication and strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Word and Excel and knowledge or experience with basic database entry would be extremely helpful. One-on-one training will be provided and the candidate must be willing to learn a wide range of skills including, understanding insurance policy information, operation of various online information systems, and reading loss runs for comparison to database claims values.
Additional Data
Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- An extensive and thorough orientation program.
- Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus
- Campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
We'd love for you to join our team!
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.**