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Senior Personal Injury Paralegal /Legal Assistant

CR Legal Team
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/30/2029

CR Legal Team is accepting applications for a

Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant/ Paralegal


Do you have a passion for helping others and working in the legal field? Do you thrive in a collaborative work environment where your experience and skills make a real difference? If so, CR Legal Team is searching for a Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our TEAM!


About Our TEAM:

CR Commitment! CR Results!

We're Over 30 Years Strong and We're Just Getting Started! CR Legal Team cares deeply for our clients, our communities, and our fellow team members. We remain 100% vested in the health, wellness, and happiness of each individual as we understand that we are stronger and better when we are moving forward together.

We believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our community partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our TEAM. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities.

At CR Legal Team, we Stand Up for justice for all people and we remain fierce and loyal advocates for those who cannot always speak for themselves. As our client, our community partner or team member, we have made a commitment to Stand Up For You and that is a promise we take seriously.


What's in it for you?

  • Inclusive and diverse working environment.
  • Positive and team-driven culture.
  • Personalized development plans to support your career growth.
  • Innovative technology and case management systems.
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Medical Plan Options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Heath Plan option for employee-only coverage).
  • Dental Plan Option.
  • Virtual Healthcare Access.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.
  • 401k plan with an employer match.
  • Disability Insurance Options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability).
  • Life Insurance Options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance).
  • 11 Company paid holidays.
  • Paid Time-Off.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employer-paid Benefits Assistance/Advocacy Program

Pay Range: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour


How will the Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant/ Paralegal contribute to the TEAM?

Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate, problem-solve and handle tasks efficiently and professionally with all TEAM members and the public, with adaptability to diverse internal and external clientele.

Must understand and communicate in accordance with applicable State Bar rules related to protecting information and confidentiality while avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.

Understands and complies with company policies and procedures.

Must be able to work in-office as scheduled to meet with clients, meet and collaborate with fellow TEAM members, attend training sessions, and/or participate in other events.

Must be proficient in utilization of available technology including case management software, computers, databases, portals, and other software needed to successfully manage cases.

Maintains excellent customer service and interfaces with clients, providers, and team members according to policies and procedures.

Prepares documents, including but not limited to medical summaries, claims correspondence, and potentially pleadings, for attorney approval.

Interfaces with the clients on non-legal issues relating to the management of client's case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney(s).

Assists attorney(s) with written and verbal communications with adjusters and clients.

Conducts preparation for legal proceedings; submits appropriate information and legal forms/documents to the appropriate organizations; understands forms and procedures necessary to properly handle client's case as instructed by the appropriate attorney(s).

Ability to effectively communicate with clients to uncover pertinent information and data to include updated treatment status, medical information that could impact the case, changes in work status, and records information per operating procedure. Notifies the attorney of any changes, new information, concerns, or issues.

Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills to optimize case management. Investigates, reasons, and collects pertinent information in situations where only limited information may be available.

The Senior Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant collaborates with appropriate attorney(s) and other team members to effectively handle client cases including identification of relevant facts and issues to achieve optimal results for clients.

Gathers, processes, and organizes incoming medical records, bills, and other case related documents in a timely manner per procedure. Notifies the attorney when pertinent records and/or information is received and completes any associated tasks as needed.

Utilizes, manages, and properly completes assigned tasks per procedure.

Processes and reviews mail daily for additional information pertinent to case(s); documents any pertinent information and advises the appropriate attorney(s) when received.

Confirms balances and expenses; prepares the appropriate settlement documents for review by the attorney(s).

Interfaces with other team members to achieve office and departmental goals; may provide back up to other team members, including but not limited to client meetings and video conferences.

Ability and willingness to train, mentor, and guide lesser experienced team members when appropriate and/or requested to do so.


Experience:

3 plus years of prior Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or related experience.

Preferred (not required):

  • Bachelor's degree and/or Certification.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Experience with the Litify Case Management Platform

Qualifications:

Exceptional client advocacy.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative TEAM.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in case management and other relevant software.

Utilizes and manages internal and external resources appropriately.


CR Legal Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $19 - $24

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