Prelitigation Paralegal: Settlements & Case Prep

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal to support attorneys in developing settlements and preparing documents. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer focused, and empathetic, with a firm grasp of case management in a busy environment.

The position is on-site five days a week with a competitive pay and generous bonus plan. You will interact with clients, insurance carriers, and medical providers to gather records and facilitate settlements.

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

Prioritization

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal to support attorneys in developing settlements and preparing documents. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer focused, and empathetic, with a firm grasp of case management in a busy environment.

The position is on-site five days a week with a competitive pay and generous bonus plan. You will interact with clients, insurance carriers, and medical providers to gather records and facilitate settlements.