Legal AssistantPosted: October 25, 2009
Description: - Legal Assistant (LEG0000R) Job Description Legal Assistant-LEG0000R Description Maxim Healthcare Services is one of the leading providers of medical staffing, home health and wellness services in the United States. Founded in 1988, Maxim has rapidly expanded to include 12 divisions and over 400 branch offices in 44 states and the District of Columbia. We have earned a position as an innovative leader in the healthcare industry through our emphasis on patient care and customer service. Today, Maxim is one of the largest privately owned companies in our industry. Our Corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our Legal Department. Responsibilities and Duties include: * Provide general administrative support to the Legal Department including, but not limited to, creating and maintaining department files and maintaining department case list. * Prepare, review, and/or send correspondence and other documents to outside counsel, government agencies, Maxim branch offices and other necessary parties. * Assist department personnel in retrieving files and other documents from Maxim branch offices to assist in investigations, claims and ongoing litigation. * Assist in the preparation of position statements and memoranda. * Conduct legal research through Westlaw. * Retrieve and send documents and files to/from off-site storage and maintain inventory for off-site legal documents. * Scan and copy documents. * Generate reports from internal Maxim systems to assist department. * Prepare office supply orders Qualifications Requirements include: * College degree preferred, but not required * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a collegial and fast-paced environment. * Proficiency in all Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all areas and levels of the organization and outside counsel. Our company is committed to maintaining a challenging environment that promotes personal accountability, personal growth, and an active role in the driving vision of the company. We offer competitive pay, full benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as 401(k), 529 college savings plan, basic life insurance with the option of supplemental and 17 days paid time off in addition to holidays. To learn more about Maxim Healthcare Services, please visit our website www.maximhealthcare.com and APPLY ONLINE at www.joinmaxim.com. EOE/AAE Job Legal Primary Location MD-Columbia Schedule Full-time Job Level Individual Contributor Education Level Associates Degree/College Diploma (13 years) Shift Day Job Job Posting Send this job to a friend Send this job description to a friend by email. All the relevant details will be included in the message.Send this job to a friend Please refer to job code 115821 when responding to this ad.
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