Litigation Demand Writer

Witherite Law Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Accident Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Witherite Law Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Demand Writer to draft, edit, and finalize liability, PIP, and UIM demand letters. You will synthesize medical records, police reports, and witness statements to support cases and deadlines.

The role collaborates with attorneys and litigation teams, maintains an organized archive of drafts, and ensures adherence to AP and AMA style guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field is required with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field.
• Previous AP style knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Draft demand letters for liability, PIP, and UIM using all available and relevant data.
• Summarize and synthesize file documents, including medical records, police reports, witness statements, for incorporation into demands.
• Edit demands and other documents according to AP, AMA, and WLG Style Guide.
• Maintain an accurate archive of edited and unedited drafts.
• Communicate with attorneys and litigation teams to understand case information.
• Support a cooperative team dynamic and stay current on checklists.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Litigation Demand Writer

Litigation Full Time Ind Contributor Dallas, TX, US

Position Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Demand Writer. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, editing, and finalizing demand letters. This role entails a high level of synthesizing and summarizing of various documents, including medical records, police reports, and witness statements, to incorporate into demands. This position will work closely with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of all tasks, supporting a cooperative team dynamic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft demand letters for liability, PIP, and UIM using all available and relevant data.
• Summarize and synthesize file documents, including medical records, police reports, witness statements, and other items, for purposes of incorporating into demands
• Edit demands and other documents in a timely manner according to the usage and style requirements set out in AP, AMA, and WLG Style Guide.
• Maintain an accurate archive of edited and unedited drafts.
• Communicate with attorneys and litigation teams to better understand the information associated with assigned cases.
• Successfully support a cooperative team dynamic.
• Maintain and stay current on checklist items.
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience within a plaintiff personal injury firm preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behavior
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field required. Previous experience/knowledge of AP style preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stationary Position - Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move or Traverse - This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity - constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage