What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant position at FOLKMAN LAW OFFICES PC?
Busy Plaintiff personal injury firm seeking Legal Assistant for its Prelitigation Department. The perfect candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in handling personal injury files, including motor vehicle, slip and fall, and premises accidents. Must have experience with a law firm is a plus, but not necessary. Must have extensive experience in all aspects of personal injury including property damage and PIP claims, medical review/indexing, understanding of medical terminology, excellent customer service and communication skills.
Duties will include:
· Maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
· Interacting with potential clients and collecting the relevant information from them so that the law firm can evaluate the potential case.
· Independent management and maintenance of 50 prelitigation files simultaneously from intake through settlement or litigation.
· Daily contact with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors’ offices.
· Working closely with attorney in determining validity of claims.
· Handling all PIP matters.
· Scheduling clients with doctors and facilities.
· Request, follow-up, index and summarize all prelitigation medical records.
Required skills:
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and proactively manage a large case load independently.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work independently.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Case management software experience preferred.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cherry Hill, NJ 08003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- prelitigation personal injury: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000