Location
Atlanta, GA | United States
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal will assist the attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS: - Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs daily interaction with existing and potential clients, via telephone and in person.
- Orders medical records from providers and communicates with clients and providers during the course of treatment.
- Obtains documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions.
- Interacts with healthcare providers to secure records and account balances.
- Assists with negotiating case settlements with insurance carriers and reductions for outstanding medical balances with providers.
- Coordinates with coworkers involved in the management and support of case files.
- Organizes case files.
- Prepares comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers.
- Interacts with attorneys and presents case synopsis when required.
- Assists in management of case files from intake to closing under the direction of a lead case manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with four (4)+ years of experience handling all aspects of personal injury preferred. Prior experience in the legal field and managing a team is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service/client relations skills.
- Investigative mindset with strong research skills
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to show empathy towards client and exhibit excellent listening skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high ethics and integrity in all areas of work.
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