Prelitigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal to support attorneys in developing settlements, preparing documents, and managing a varied caseload. You will collaborate with clients, insurance carriers, and medical providers to move cases forward in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and empathetic. This salaried position includes competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, with the role based in-office five days a week in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Prior experience as a case manager (preferred)
• At least 2 years of legal or insurance adjuster experience
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Strong negotiating skills

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, daily interaction with existing and potential clients, insurance companies, and medical providers, both via phone and in person
• Order medical records from providers and communicate with them during 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
• Negotiate deductions 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 carries
• Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required
• The role is in-office five days per week
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Prior experience as a case manager (preferred)

At least 2 years of legal or insurance adjuster experience

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

As a Prelitigation Paralegal, you must be highly organized and able to work on a varied caseload, take pride in what you do, you will assist the attorney in developing settlements, preparing documents and correspondence as needed. The ideal candidate is customer focused and empathetic. This salaried position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, daily interaction with existing and potential clients, insurance companies, and medical providers, both via phone and in person
• Order medical records from providers and communicate with them during 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
• Negotiate deductions 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 carries
• Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required
• The role is in-office five days per week
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Prior experience as a case manager (preferred)
• At least 2 years of legal or insurance adjuster experience
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Strong negotiating skills

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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