Legal Assistant

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee • Chattanooga, TN • 13h ago

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Legal Assistant to join our team in our corporate offices in Chattanooga, TN . This office-based role requires a true team player-someone who works well with others, is willing to step in where needed, and is committed to ensuring the office is appropriately staffed during the workday by coordinating coverage with fellow legal assistants. We are looking for a candidate who is excited and interested in leveraging Enterprise-AI approved tools in their daily work.

While the standard hybrid schedule includes three in-office days, the ideal candidate should be flexible and prepared for occasional weeks requiring additional onsite presence.

In this role, you will provide high-level administrative support to assigned attorney(s), including tracking, scheduling, formatting and preparing contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents. You will also assist with service-of-process work, manage mail, and collaborate with the Privacy, Dispute Resolution, and Subrogation divisions as needed. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Candidates must possess an associate's degree or equivalent work experience and bring at least four years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Job Responsibilities

Interact effectively with BCBST personnel from all areas of the company, as well as members, outside and opposing counsel, and other persons.

Perform legal secretarial functions, including preparing documents, answering telephones, maintaining contacts, and filing.

Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel.

Prepare, edit, format and proofread correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.

Job Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 2 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment.

Experience

4 years - Experience as a legal assistant/secretary in a law firm or in the law department of a corporation required

Skills\Certifications

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Number of Openings Available

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices (https://www.bcbst.com/docs/equal-employment-opportunity.pdf)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends - fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work - guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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