Paralegals and Legal Assistants - Nexus Staff
Albany, NY 12257
About the Job
Job Title: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: Hybrid
Location: Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12257
Job Duration: 1 Year
Closing: 08/01/2024.
Minimum Education:
- Paralegals: Paralegal certification required.
- Legal Assistants: Minimum of an associate degree in legal assistance OR an associate degree and a certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate Program from an accredited college.
Work Experience:
- Prior experience in legal assistance or paralegal work preferred.
Job Duties:
- Evaluate External Appeal applications for eligibility based on requirements in Insurance Law Article 49.
- Request necessary information from appropriate parties and respond to questions about the process.
- Investigate complaints against regulated insurance companies, applying mandates in Insurance Law and provisions in the approved policy.
- Communicate findings when the investigation is complete.
- Screen requests for Appeals in accordance with the Federal No Surprise Act.
- Screen requests for External Appeal in accordance with Insurance Law, Regulation, and established protocols.
- Act as a liaison using written and verbal communication for administrative processes with consumers and representatives of financial entities.
- Keep electronic case files updated, complete, and organized.
- Research, process, and resolve consumer and provider complaints.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent writing and communication abilities.
- Self-starter, outgoing, and team-oriented.
- Ability to understand legal mandates.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with higher-level management staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Knowledge of basic legal processes, legal terminology, legal research techniques, and ability to read, understand, and interpret laws, legal documents, and other written material.
Misc. Information:
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 9 AM to 5 PM, 37.5 hours per week, with overtime available at times.
- A background check and fingerprinting will be required, including verification of education and employment.
- Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
- Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by bus, and metered parking is available around the building.
- Once training has been provided, Client currently has a 50% telecommuting policy in place.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Source : Nexus Staff