V105C - Pre-Litigation Paralegal Specialist II

Job Duck; United States; Remote; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Job Duck, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Paralegal Assistant for a remote role in the United States. You will support pre-litigation attorneys, manage medical and billing records, and ensure case files are accurate and organized through early litigation stages.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of legal assistant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in legal studies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or legal support role
• Bachelor's degree in legal studies preferred
• Experience in personal injury or pre-litigation environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain case documentation and assist with daily case needs
• Verify dates of service and billed amounts; confirm advance costs
• Open liens and manage lien-related documentation
• Prepare settlement statements and ensure balances are current
• Coordinate with providers, clients and collection agencies
• Track response timelines and follow up on delays
• Disburse checks and upload copies for record-keeping
• Tag incoming correspondence and retrieve missing insurance cards

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Follow-up skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF/document management tools

Email & calendar systems

Job description

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive.

As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we've earned the Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022!

Job Description

The Pre-Litigation Paralegal Assistant plays an essential role in supporting the pre-litigation legal team by ensuring case files are accurate, complete, and well-organized throughout the early stages of litigation. This position works closely with paralegals and attorneys to manage medical records, billing documentation, liens, and settlement-related materials that directly impact case readiness and outcomes. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, patient with follow-up-driven tasks, and comfortable handling complex documentation while maintaining consistent communication with providers and clients. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, persistence, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Candidates who enjoy structured case support work and contributing behind the scenes to successful resolutions will thrive in this position.

Monthly Compensation Range: from $1,150 USD to $1,220 USD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support pre-litigation paralegals and attorneys by maintaining case documentation and assisting with daily case needs.
• Confirm advance costs and value screen subtotals against accounting records
• Locate account numbers and verify dates of service and billed amounts
• Calculate health insurance payments and support lien dispute processes
• Send medical and billing authorizations to providers and collection agencies
• Confirm all bills and payments are accurately reflected in the value screens
• Track response timelines and conduct follow-up when responses are delayed
• Open liens and assist with lien-related documentation
• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support the pre-litigation team
• Follow up on escrow items and confirm final payments or balances
• Review prior file handler notes to verify case accuracy
• Request and track reductions and upload all related documentation
• Confirm payment addresses for providers and insurance carriers
• Disburse checks and scan copies into the system for record-keeping
• Assist with preparing settlement statements, ensuring balances are current
• Cross-reference bills between case documents and value screens
• Support pre-litigation paralegals and attorneys with daily case documentation needs
• Identify missing bills and notify paralegals when documents are needed
• Properly tag all incoming correspondence into case files
• Retrieve missing insurance cards from clients when needed
• Contact medical providers to confirm balances and billing information
• Contact clients to confirm addresses for escrow disbursements or office pickup
• Reconfirm provider balances when verification exceeds 30 days
• Identify health insurance information and subrogation contacts

Requirements

• Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST
• Location: Remote
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, or in a legal support role and/or related Bachelor's degree in legal studies
• Prior experience in personal injury or pre-litigation environments preferred

Software and Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Case management systems
• PDF and document management tools
• Email and calendar systems

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in file management
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow up persistently with providers and third parties
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfort handling repetitive follow-up-driven tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with paralegals and attorneys

Work Shift

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Languages

English