Legal Claims Investigator
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50000 - $60000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
About this job
Job Description
Claim Coordinators serve as an important point of contact for existing claimants, making them a critical part of the claimant’s experience and assisting in moving their legal claim forward. They are responsible for confirming & verifying all claim information, obtaining additional information relevant to their claim and handling any additional questions—via phone, web, email & live chat— exhibiting professionalism, empathy, and a sense of urgency.
Key Responsibilities:
● Client Engagement: Deliver best-in-class service during interactions, ensuring clients feel heard and supported.
● Data & Information Accuracy: Confirm & verify all detailed information about their claim while collecting any additional claim-related information with precision.
● Service Excellence: Approach every interaction with attention to detail and a sense of urgency to drive optimal outcomes.
● Process Guidance: Clearly explain next steps and transition clients to the Claim Investigators team, including paralegals and attorneys.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Attributes:
● Customer Service Experience: Proven ability to engage with existing clients professionally with a willingness to assist in any way to ensure moving their claims forward.
● Professional Telephone Etiquette: Clear, courteous, and with an informative communication style.
● Active Listening & Communication Skills: Strong verbal and interpersonal abilities to understand and respond effectively.
● Written Communication: Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
● Organizational Skills: Strong time-management, task prioritization & a process-oriented mindset
● Multitasking: Comfortable managing multiple inquiries and tasks simultaneously.
● Team Collaboration: Works well independently, within a team environment and able to communicate & collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
● Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced & high-volume environments.
● Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Law firm or Legal industry experience (a plus)
● Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Administration experience (a plus)
● Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce), VoIP software & Electronic Signature Software
● College degree (preferred but not required)