Case Administrator (Legal Services/Administrative Support)

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Description

We are actively recruiting for a Case Administrator/Paralegal to provide administrative support to clients and their attorneys on arbitration and mediation cases. This is a hybrid position with a starting annual salary range of $50,000 to $53,500 and an incentive opportunity targeting 7.5%.

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) is the leading provider of arbitration and mediation dispute resolution services, and has consistently been named one of the 50 best non-profits to work for by the Non-Profit Times, our employees enjoy rewarding careers in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, including incentives. Eligible employees also participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, orthodontia, vision coverage, student loan repayment, 403(b) retirement plan with substantial company match, discounted pet insurance, and generous paid-time-off benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assists in administering arbitration and mediation cases; communicates regularly with parties, party representatives, and arbitrators and mediators by telephone, email, video conferencing, and letter; performs scheduling and other administrative tasks.
• Understands and applies respective rules and procedures for administering arbitration and mediation cases, including fee and billing policies; interprets and determines their appropriate application to assigned cases.
• Maintains and updates case files, records, and documents in the online case management system (PRISM).
• Ensures confidentiality of case information and case records; adheres to the AAA's information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assists in coordinating, initiating, and administering conference calls and video conferences.
• Applies correct case fee schedules; accurately calculates and allocates billings/cancellations based on fee schedules and contractual agreements; explains fee calculations and billing processes to customers.
• Prepares and sends electronic and written communications to parties, party attorneys, and arbitrators and mediators.
• Proactively identifies case management issues and informs management; takes appropriate action to resolve them as appropriate.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, client representatives, and panelists in a timely and courteous manner; assists managers with informing and educating clients and client representatives on ADR processes.
• Provides feedback to management regarding interaction with arbitrators and mediators.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable job attendance.
• Attends on-site and in-person meetings and training sessions.
  
  

Education And Experience

Associate's degree in business or related discipline; three years of relevant work experience (e.g. customer service, case administration, legal environment); or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as legal files, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and business correspondence; ability to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers, attorneys, arbitrators, mediators, and coworkers.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, financial/fee schedules, data charts and graphs.

Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and web-based case management systems.

Composure: Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations or difficult individuals.