Senior Paralegal

Description:

The Senior Paralegal performs a variety of specialized, articulate, and administrative support duties for multiple Attorney’s and manages the clerical operations of complex prelitigation personal injury cases.

Position Responsibilities:

• Case Management
  • Investigation of all insurance coverages available to the client
  • Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records to complete a treatment outline
  • Preparing, calculating, and maintaining damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
  • Logging daily mail and drafting any correspondence necessary in the day-to-day case management
  • Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary
• Submissions
  • Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary
  • Meeting and exceeding goals set
• Communication
  • corresponding with clients, Attorney and insurance adjusters regarding case status
  • Consistent client contacts
  • Weekly reports
  • Monthly team meetings
  • Maintain professional interactions, internally and externally

Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining organization
• Ability to exercise patience and professionalism in dealing with difficult clients and providers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Must maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling as well as use of computers and related applications.

Education:

· High School Diploma/ GED required

· Three to five years’ relevant work experience preferred

· Prefer Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

· This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.