PARALEGAL
MONTGOMERY, AL

Our client is looking for an experienced personal injury Legal Secretary/Assistant/Paralegal. This position is needed for an established attorney with a successful plaintiff’s personal injury practice. The candidate will have significant on-the-job experience in managing pre-litigation and litigation personal injury files.

The total compensation package will be competitive for a Montgomery-area law firm and negotiable based on the candidate’s experience and skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Discern personal injury reports and establish claims with adjusters
• Draft demands and other related correspondence
• Obtain medical records and medical bills for clients
• Maintain excellent organizational skills to effectively manage files
• Professional demeanor and confidentiality
• Draft initial letters of representation of personal injury clients
• Use excellent communications skills for client and adjuster relations
• Employ working knowledge of automobile insurance and health insurance of all types, including Medicaid and Medicare
• Obtain and analyze relevant medical records for the injured
• Learn and use case management software, such as MyCase
• Work with a team to accomplish firm goals and take direction from supervising attorneys
• Display excellent attention to detail
• Independently handle an average personal injury caseload from start until handoff to litigation paralegal

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be proficient at client intake, drafting demand letters, obtaining medical records and bills, negotiating bill reductions, client follow-ups, and all manner of representing personal injury victims prior to litigation
• Must have experience dealing directly with clients.
• Must be positive, timely, thoughtful, and a big-picture thinker.
• Must be able to work independently, and to track assignments and deadlines.
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be proficient with health insurance subrogation procedures including Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, Optum, etc.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday