What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at J. A. Davis & Associates, LLP?
Job Summary:
We have an immediate opening for a personal injury Pre-Litigation Case Manager to join our fast-paced team. This position plays a critical role in the firm’s success, and the right fit to join our team is an energetic, reliable team player who is extremely detail oriented, organized, and has real experience in the area of personal injury law.
Department: PI Pre-litigation
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Communicate and follow up with clients throughout the case and treatment process.
- Case management, including, but not limited to, filing, documenting, e-mailing, and texting within the firm’s legal case management software.
- Draft legal documents including, but not limited to Spoliation Letters, and FOIA requests, correspondence to medical providers and insurance companies.
- Prepares and ensures relevant elements of a case are collected, maintained, and organized including the status of claims from insurance companies, police reports, medical liens, and client’s treatment and medical history from medical providers.
- Regularly communicate with insurance adjusters and insurance carriers.
- Ensure and verify insurance coverage.
- Prepare, send out, and follow up on demands sent to insurance carriers.
- Other case duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with navigating websites related to public records.
Education & Experience:
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury or related field preferred.
- Experience in automobile insurance or related field preferred.
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary office work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Compensation determined based on a wide array of factors including skill set, years & depth of experience, and certification.
Benefits: Paid time off, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days
Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
Travel requirement: No travel
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, DOE
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and state why you are interested in this position to fsalazar@jdavis-law.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30