Overview
Coverage Attorney Jobs in Madison, WI at American Family Insurance
Job Summary
Responsible for administrative tasks during legal matters and proceedings, ensuring correct and thorough legal procedures.
Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist Judge in the courtroom
Issues capias and all other services
Prepares Court Orders, disposition notices, notice of hearings, etc.
Maintains civil and/or criminal files
Prepares court dockets
Opens new civil/criminal cases
Index, scans, and assigns documents for inclusion in official public record keeping system
Provides assistance to the public
Processes list of allowances
Answers telephone
Assesses court costs and restitution
Organizes transportation of defendants in custody
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs varied clerical tasks in support of assigned duties and responsibilities, such as filing, copying, etc.
Assists with Term Days
Assists with Appeals
Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma with relevant experience in records maintenance work
Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of state regulations governing the recording and maintenance of legal records
Knowledge of court proceedings
Ability to meet various deadlines
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to operate various office equipment including copier, phone, computer, etc.
Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to follow directions
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy when dealing with customers and handling confidential information
Ability work in a team environment
Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
Working Conditions & Disclaimer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Requires ability to perform coordinated movements, perceive and discriminate sounds, visual perception, and oral communication.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting and/or court room.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Title: Coverage Attorney
Company: American Family Insurance
Location: Madison, WI
