United Medical Staffing (UMS) · 1 month ago
Paralegal - Personal Injury Law
Lafayette, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUnited Medical Staffing (UMS) is seeking a Paralegal for Personal Injury Law to assist clients and manage case-related tasks. The role involves maintaining client communication, gathering documents, initiating claims, and preparing legal documents for hearings and trials.
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Responsibilities
Maintain client communication regularly
Gather and analyze intake information and relevant documents associated with new files
Initiate claims, verify coverage and maintain communication with insurance adjusters to provide case status updates
Assist clients in coordinating medical care for injuries associated with their case
Answer and help prepare discovery, including requests to produce and interrogatories
Obtain and maintain necessary information for each file that includes calls to clients and follow-up to ensure sure that the documents are provided
Input and track expenses associated with client files
Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills and loss of wages
Review and interpret medical records and reports
Draft settlement demands for attorney review
Maintain a checklist of standard tasks and reminders associated with cases
Coordinate investigation of defendant’s insurance coverage
Track health insurance liens
Prepare documents and correspondence such as letters of representation, demand letters, billing inquiries, etc
File petitions, motions, voluntary dismissals and necessary litigation documents
Prepare necessary documents for hearings, e.g., motion to compel hearings
Prepare motions, pleadings and other documents/ Prepare mediation and trial binders/ Prepare closings upon settlement and coordinate the signing of the closing documents
Draft correspondence
Trial and mediation preparation
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Positive attitude
Proficient in office software, including: Word, Outlook and Word Perfect
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Company
United Medical Staffing (UMS)
UMS serves Healthcare facilities in the State of Louisiana by providing experienced medical professionals to the healthcare industry.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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