Senior Paralegal

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in complex prelitigation personal injury cases. You will manage case intake, organize medical records, calculate damages, and draft correspondence to keep files moving smoothly.

Requirements include exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years' relevant work experience preferred.
• Prefer Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Strong command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all insurance coverages available to the client.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records to complete a treatment outline.
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
• Log daily mail and draft any necessary correspondence in day-to-day case management.
• Prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary.
• Prepare and forward medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary.
• Correspond with clients, attorney and insurance adjusters regarding case status.
• Weekly reports and monthly team meetings; maintain professional interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Team player

Attendance & punctuality

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Paralegal certificate / Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Senior Paralegal performs a variety of specialized, articulate, and administrative support duties for multiple Attorney's and manages the clerical operations of complex prelitigation personal injury cases.

Position Responsibilities

Case Management

• Investigation of all insurance coverages available to the client
• Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records to complete a treatment outline
• Preparing, calculating, and maintaining damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
• Logging daily mail and drafting any correspondence necessary in the day-to-day case management
• Preparation of file for litigation transfer when necessary

Submissions

• Preparing and forwarding medical specials to insurance carriers with demand summary
• Meeting and exceeding goals set

Communication

• corresponding with clients, Attorney and insurance adjusters regarding case status
• Consistent client contacts
• Weekly reports
• Monthly team meetings
• Maintain professional interactions, internally and externally

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining organization
• Ability to exercise patience and professionalism in dealing with difficult clients and providers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Must maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling as well as use of computers and related applications.

Education

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Three to five years' relevant work experience preferred
• Prefer Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.