Senior Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant at Myers and Stauffer Senior Legal Assistant at Myers and Stauffer in Brentwood, Tennessee Posted in about 16 hours ago.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Perform general office duties such as scanning/copying documents and preparing mailings Research estate recovery cases to help determine if they are cost effective to pursue Determine if cases qualify for various exemptions to the estate recovery process Handle inquiries from interested parties such as heirs at law, outside counsel and the county courts Assist attorneys as needed with various inquiries, research and projects Prepare pleadings and correspondence for assigned estate recovery cases Prepare, transmit, and file summonses Conduct research to locate heirs and creditors Request and process claims and checks for court costs Communicate with third parties such as administrators and court clerks Coordinate hearing dates to reduce travel and maximize efficiency Review cases to verify accuracy of claim amounts and ensure no documentation is missing Track case status for events scheduled in assigned cases Obtain and maintain current records for state probate/chancery courts, including filing fee information Locate, contact, and maintain current records for potential court appointed administrators for each county Mentor and train other estate recovery employees All work will be performed in accordance with Federal and Tennessee-specific law/policies

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred 3 years' experience in the legal industry Paralegal certification preferred Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools, specifically Excel Experience performing asset searches using various tools (e.g. CLEAR, LexisNexis) Possess strong data entry and typing skills Be well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Possess ability to quality review own work Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally Must be a team player who works well with a group Ability to work with minimal supervision while fulfilling all obligations Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or

GED ABOUT US

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide. At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.

What We Offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays Paid Parental Leave and available support resources 401K with company matching for eligible employees Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance Program We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open.