Pre-Litigation Paralegal
TopDog Law
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Daily interaction with existing and potential clients, via telephone and in person with cases originating in Louisiana or Mississippi
- Order medical records from providers and communicate with clients and providers during the course of treatment
- Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions
- Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records and account balances
- Negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers and negotiate a deduction of outstanding medical balances with providers
- Work directly with multiple coworkers involved in the management and support of case files
- Maintain organized case files
- Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers
- Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required
- Manage case files from intake to closing under the direction of an attorney
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Prior experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal preferred in either Louisiana or Mississippi
- At least 2 years of working in a legal position or insurance adjuster experience preferred
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to be a team player and follow procedures
- Proactive interaction with clients, insurance companies, and medical providers
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and protection plans
- 401(k) company match, helping you build long-term financial security from day one
- Company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and five paid sick days (with rollover up to 10 days)
- Generous paid time off: 120 hours in year one, 160 hours beginning your second anniversary, 200 hours annually starting your fifth anniversary
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
negotiatingcase managementdocument preparationrecord retrievalliability assessmentcase settlement negotiationlegal researchwritingattention to detailmulti-tasking
Soft skills
team playerproactive communicationorganizational skillspositive attitudeability to prioritizeminimal supervisionstrong communication skillsability to manage workloadadaptabilitytime management