Vacancy expired!
Hiring & Staff Services is now hiring a temporary Legal Associate to work with a government client, handling the correspondence of legal governmental hearings. This position has the possibility of a permanent job offer at a later date depending on performance.
PAY AND HOURS
$14/hr
Full-time, 40 hr/week, M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Location: Downtown Madison 53703, East Washington Ave
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess, analyze and take the appropriate action on hearing applications and other submitted documents to open or re-open cases in ICMS, determine issues, length of time for hearings, necessary parties, etc.
Review and determine appropriate document types, create and place documents in KTA workflow for processing and service of hearing applications and amended applications.
Work on reviewing and processing the litigated mail/litigated verification electronic workflows.
Receive and process answers to hearing applications, amended applications, and retainer letters from attorneys, and make appropriate entries in ICMS.
Create hardcopy files as needed for linked cases including photo and exhibits.
Process and serve on the appropriate parties hearing applications and amended applications within 30 days of receipt, or as soon as reasonably possible, along with other necessary documents to be associated with the claim.
Address and process returned forms including JU01 and JU09 notices.
Maintain communications with the parties to obtain necessary information for processing and serving hearing applications and amended applications.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong analytical skills
Broad computer knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Organizational skills
Multitasking and meeting deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS
1 year minimum of demonstrated legal office or administrative office experience
Associate’s Degree or higher preferred- or equivalent work experience and job knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Qualified applicants will have a distinct advantage if they possess legal training/education, experience as a legal clerk, legal assistant, legal associate, administrative assistant, program assistant or executive assistant.
If you are interested in applying, please send us a resume via email.
