Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
The Legal Clerk performs clerical work and legal research to support the legal team under the supervision of an attorney. The incumbent will provide support in preparing cases, managing attorney files and documents, drafting and maintaining legal documents and licenses, and ensuring compliance with court and regulatory requirements and other associated filings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs clerical and administrative duties such as managing correspondence, requesting and organizing files, locating documents and licenses, performing database searches, distributing case material, performing data entry, scheduling meetings and supporting general office operations.
  
  
• Organize, review, and maintain attorney files, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date. Prepare drafts of legal documents and licenses as directed by a supervisor and/or attorneys.
  
  
• Conducts research on statutes, case law, and legal precedents to assist attorneys in preparing for cases. Improves job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.  
  
  
• Performs regulatory filings, as necessary, in order to ensure corporate licenses are timely filed and/or renewed.  Coordinates with internal parties to gather information for filings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: 3 years experience as a law clerk or legal assistant.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a law clerk, legal assistant, or intern in a legal setting .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material and information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Clerical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.

Travel Requirements:
Estimate Amount: 10% Legal clerks may be required to travel to CareFirst office locations other than their assigned office or to attend off-site meetings or events. Office of Corporate Counsel face-to-face staff meetings may require travel to other CareFirst office locations.

Salary Range: $41,184 - $75,504

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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