Job Description
Law Firm Seeking Pre-Litigation Paralegal in Washington, DC Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 USD Bachelor's degree preferred Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred Prior experience as a Personal Injury Case Manager preferred At least 2 years of working in a legal position or insurance adjuster experience preferred
H1: Join Our Team as a Pre-Litigation Paralegal in Washington, DC
H2: Job Summary
- Seeking a highly organized Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join our team at a leading personal injury law firm in Washington, DC - Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work on a varied caseload - Daily interaction with clients, insurance companies, and medical providers - Negotiating settlements and managing case files from intake to closing - Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred, Bachelor's degree preferred - Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000 USD - Full-time employees receive excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays - Equal opportunity employer, participates in E-Verify - Link to privacy policy provided
H2: Job Responsibilities
- Daily interaction with existing and potential clients, via telephone and in person - Order medical records from providers and communicate with clients and providers during the course of treatment - Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions - Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records and account balances - Negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers and negotiate a deduction of outstanding medical balances with providers - Work directly with multiple coworkers involved in the management and support of case files - Maintain organized case files - Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers - Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required - Manage case files from intake to closing under the direction of an attorney - Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business
H2: Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred - Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred - Prior experience as a Personal Injury Case Manager preferred - At least 2 years of working in a legal position or insurance adjuster experience preferred - Negotiating skills - Ability to be a team player and follow procedures - Proactive interaction with clients, insurance companies and medical providers - Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision - Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail - Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
H2: Salary and Benefits
- Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000 USD - Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays
H2: Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant
- Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. - This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
H2: Privacy Policy
- Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.
