About the role
Pay: $17.00 to $26.00 per hour
Description The Paralegal position is responsible for investigating and researching facts and preparing documents to assist and support their assigned attorney. Responsibilities include accurate management of cases and timely communication with clients and attorneys. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*: Case Management
Obtain, review, and organize medical records
Insurance coverage investigation
Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
Log daily mail
- Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
- Draft correspondence necessary for case management
- Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
- Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
- Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
Prepare disbursement summaries
Prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary
Communication
Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
Weekly reports
Monthly team meetings
Provide support for other team members in their absence
Meet/exceed goals
Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required
Two years of relevant work experience required
Prefer Bachelor’s degree
Prefer paralegal certificate
KNOWLEDGE:
Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Legal practices and procedures.
Business practices.
Standard clerical and general office administration procedures
High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Use of computers and related software applications.
Research procedures.
Procedures for preparing legal documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.