
Job 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 and billing information
- Maintain electronic case files
- 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
- Draft correspondence, settlement agreements, promissory notes, subpoenas and other related documents as necessary and assigned.
- Weekly reports
- Monthly team meetings
Other Responsibilities
- 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
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledgeable in legal practices and procedures and business practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and time management skills
- High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet timelines, maintain professional demeanor and adapt to changing priorities efficiently.
Educations and Experience:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required (College Degree preferred)
- Three to five years’ experience in a legal setting
- Prefer paralegal certificate