Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Summary

We are seeking a Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Pre-Litigation Paralegal you must be highly organized and able to work on a varied caseload. The Pre-Litigation Paralegal will assist the attorney in developing settlements, preparing documents and correspondence as needed. The ideal candidate is customer focused and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with existing and potential clients, via telephone and in person.
• Order medical records from providers and communicate with clients and providers during the course of treatment.
• Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions
• Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records and account balances
• Negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers and negotiate a deduction of outstanding medical balances with providers
• Work directly with multiple coworkers involved in the management and support of case files
• Maintain organized case files.
• Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers
• Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required
• Manage case files from intake to closing under the direction of an attorney

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Prior experience as a Personal Injury Case Manager preferred.
• At least 2 years of working in a legal position or insurance adjuster experience preferred.
• Negotiating skills.
• Ability to be a team player and follow procedures.
• Proactive interaction with clients, insurance companies and medical providers.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

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