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
• Submissions
• Communication
• 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
• Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary
• Meeting and exceeding goals set
• 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.