Legal Assistant - $36700 to $53100 per YEAR

Cook Systems is a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm established in 1990, renowned for its commitment to transforming businesses and careers across diverse industries. Serving a broad client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, Cook Systems excels in delivering innovative IT solutions and consulting services. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, investment, and innovation, which form the foundation of its dynamic, supportive workplace environment. These values drive the company’s mission to nurture talent and help individuals grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.\n\nAt Cook Systems, employees benefit from a collaborative culture supported by cutting-edge consulting partnerships and dedicated programs such as the FastTrack talent initiative. This program is designed to accelerate career growth by providing continuous learning, mentoring, and exposure to diverse IT environments. The organization also champions creativity and excellence, ensuring every team member’s contributions are valued. With consistent positive feedback from associates on platforms like Glassdoor, Cook Systems demonstrates its dedication to fostering employee satisfaction and success.\n\nThe Appeals Litigation Legal Assistant Representative role within the Appeals Operations Group is pivotal to managing client demands efficiently. This position involves handling a high-volume caseload with strict adherence to appeal deadlines and thorough due process reviews. The role demands exceptional attention to detail in researching cases, documenting notes accurately, and exploring potential resolutions according to policy guidelines. The representative will engage in proactive outreach for cases that require additional attention, collaborate on workflow improvements, and contribute to cultivating a positive, high-performing team culture.\n\nOperating under a hybrid work model with standard hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, this role offers flexibility while maintaining structured operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in fields such as business administration, management, public health, health policy, paralegal studies, or possess equivalent education and experience. With at least two years of relevant professional experience, the representative must demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, sound judgment, and proficient communication abilities. This opportunity with Cook Systems not only offers a chance to advance a career in a supportive and innovative environment but also provides a platform to impact client success and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, public health, health policy, paralegal, or legal assistant studies or equivalent education and experience
• 2 years of relevant work experience in a related field
• Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
• Sound judgment and strong organizational skills including prioritization, multi-tasking, and workload management
• Advanced writing and communication skills