(Personal Injury) Pre-Litigation Case Manager

(Personal Injury) Pre-Litigation Case Manager Doran and Cawthorne Law Firm, PLLC Opelousas, LA Job Details Full-time $18 - $19 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Computer operation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Legal writing Computer literacy Writing skills Associate's degree in paralegal studies Paralegal Studies Research Mid-level Microsoft Office Personal injury law Administrative experience Analysis skills Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Court case file organization Law office Legal case management Personal injury litigation support Associate's degree Paralegal experience Grammar Experience Paralegal Certificate Documentation review Communication skills Technical Proficiency File organization Time management Full Job Description Our firm needs a diligent, organized, and experienced personal injury pre-litigation case manager. You will create legal documents, organize case files, and prepare other important materials. You will organize, review, and occasionally summarize medical records and be experienced with communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, attorneys, and other service providers, in a professional manner. Let's advance your career!

Experience in legal services:

Must have 2 - 3 years as a legal assistant or paralegal.

Compensation :

$18 / hr. - $19/hr D.O.E. (opportunity for quarterly bonus)

Responsibilities :

Talk with service providers or insurers about possible settlements for liens, bills, and medical expenses. Assist lawyers with litigation matters, as needed. Communicating with clients regularly. Maintain our case filing systems and other administrative activities. Create legal communications and documents. Demonstrated past success in the following competencies : Provided support to attorneys and staff. Worked well as a team player. Followed directives and has analytical and reasoning skills. Contacted clients, insurance companies, and medical providers as needed. Maintained confidential information accessed through daily work activities. Understanding of legal principles, language, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. Organized with the skills to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience in preparing settlement demands. Professional and proficient in verbal and written communication skills, with great attention to detail and organization. Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Comfortable learning new software systems. Strong ability to handle changes and to pivot well with changes.

Qualifications:

Professional and team player minded. Great verbal communicator and writer. Must have experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in a personal injury law firm. Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certification program, such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies. Bachelor's degree desired but not required. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills. Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) is highly preferred.

Excellent communication skills:

verbally and in writing.

Excellent people skills:

able to be compassionate to clients and professional, simultaneously.

Professional Writing Skills:

able to draft correspondence/etc. with the use of proper grammar and spelling.

Competent Computer Skills:

able to learn new programs quickly and efficiently.

Strong Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills:

able to problem solve, follow directions, while confident enough to ask questions for clarity. Experienced in identifying initial prescriptive period for filing suits.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Life insurance

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Opelousas, LA 70570 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Opelousas, LA 70570: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person