Legal Administrator

The Legal Administrator will support the efficient processing of new claim notices, the opening of new claim files, and the management of claim bordereau information. This role involves reviewing lawsuits and communications from insurance brokers and insureds. The position requires a combination of legal and insurance knowledge to assist attorneys and claims counselors in managing legal claims effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Claim File Management: Timely review, open, and organize new claim files for notices submitted for coverage to ORPRO.
• Trend Analysis: Assist supervising attorneys in identifying potential trends in matters submitted for coverage to ORPRO.
• Invoice Management: Review legal and vendor invoices, prepare check requests, and assist claims counsel in processing payments.
• Special Projects: Coordinate and complete a wide range of special end-to-end projects as determined by supervising claims attorneys.
• Claim File Assistance: Assist with excess Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) claim files, excess Employment Practice Liability (EPL) claim files, and other low severity claim files as needed under supervision.
• Bordereau Tracking: Prepare initial correspondence and reports, track LPL and EPL bordereau information under supervision.
• Monitoring: Actively monitor and request information for low severity claim files under the supervision of LPL and EPL claims counsel.

Job Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in insurance or law firm settings is preferred.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of insurance, legal, and law firm processes and procedures.
• Confidentiality: Must have experience maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Time Management & Organization: Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independence & Collaboration: A self-starter who works well in a team and independently as needed.
• Technical Skills: Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).