Senior Paralegal

About the Role

The Senior Paralegal performs a variety of specialized, articulate, and administrative support duties for multiple attorneys and manages the clerical operations of complex prelitigation personal injury cases.

Responsibilities

• Case Management
  • Investigation of all insurance coverages available to the client
  • Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records to complete a treatment outline
  • Preparing, calculating, and maintaining damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
  • Logging daily mail and drafting any correspondence necessary in the day-to-day case management
  • Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary
• Submissions
  • Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary
  • Meeting and exceeding goals set
• Communication
  • Corresponding with clients, attorneys, and insurance adjusters regarding case status
  • Consistent client contacts
  • Weekly reports
  • Monthly team meetings
  • Maintain professional interactions, internally and externally

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining organization
• Ability to exercise patience and professionalism in dealing with difficult clients and providers
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Must maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling as well as use of computers and related applications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times

This job operates in a professional office environment with exposure to computer screens and low levels of noise.