Legal Assistant

Shelby American, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal injury law is seeking a Legal Assistant in Louisville, KY, to support the team with file management and claims processing. This full-time position requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to handle a high volume of data efficiently. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for hybrid or remote work.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Personal Injury law preferred.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Personal Injury Claims.
• Contact insurance companies and manage claims.
• Order medical records and follow up on billing requests.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

For 30 years, the attorneys of Isaacs & Isaacs have fought for injured victims in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. With over $2 BILLION collected for clients, Darryl Isaacs and the Isaacs team continue to call out big insurance companies, businesses, and individuals looking to make money off from victims injured in car crashes, truck accidents, commercial vehicles accidents, and wrongful death cases. We cannot undo the incident, but we can do everything in our power to make people whole in the eyes of the law by demanding justice and fair compensation.

The Opportunity

The Legal Assistant works closely with the paralegals assigned in the same pod structure. Under the direction of your Team Lead, the Legal Assistant are responsible for providing administrative support in the duties below for proper handling of Personal Injury Claims.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn the fundamentals of File Vine.
• Become familiar with the language and understanding of Personal Injury Law.
• Enter Incident and Party information from the police report in Filevine. Confirm no conflicts when entering the police reports. If so, let the paralegal know to proceed accordingly.
• Contact the appropriate insurance companies to open claims for PIP, Medpay, and Liability.
• After obtaining claim information including the adjuster's name, contact information, and the claim number send the appropriate Letter of Representation with the required documents.
• Send document insurance letters to medical providers to bill proper insurance to avoid timely filing. Paralegals will need to specify if billing PIP, Med Pay, and/or Health Insurance. Include a copy of client's health insurance card.
• Send Personal Injury Protection (PIP) exhaust and Med Pay exhaust letters to providers and advise that health insurance is primary.
• Order medical records and bills from providers.
• Follow up on outstanding medical records and billing requests.

Requirements

• Must have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Must be detail oriented and organized with a high volume of data.
• Must have exceptional communication and written skills.
• Must have basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Adobe, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage and policies is helpful.
• Knowledge of relevant laws as it applies to personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents and insurance is a plus.
• Full-Time Position (40 hours required).
• HS Diploma/GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to type 40 WPM
• Comfortable working at a desk/computer for an 8 hour shift M-F.
• Preference for someone who has 2+ years of experience in Personal Injury.
• Our main office is in Louisville, KY but this position may be hybrid or remote. Must be in EST or CST time zone.

Isaacs and Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity and committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Base Pay of $21-$25/HR based on Experience