Wage and Hour Investigator

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Investigator to support its Employment Law Department.

The ideal candidate has strong investigative skills, a solid work ethic, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment while accurately evaluating case details and identifying at-fault parties. You will draft opening documents, coordinate with staff and outside firms, and help ensure timely progress on assigned matters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment labor laws is required or preferred.
• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience as investigator or case manager preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously manage assigned case load and conduct thorough research.
• Identify cases requiring staff consultation before opening letters and manage information backlog.
• Maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Coordinate with outside firms for investigations as needed.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Investigative skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or certificate in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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

We are seeking an Investigator to help support our Employment Law Department. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent investigative skills, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced workplace. Investigators should be able to quickly evaluate case details and determine potential at-fault parties, research ownership/management of the parties, draft precise opening documents then, assess the need for independent investigation, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously manage assigned case load, quicky and efficiently conducting thorough research, creating roles and drafting letters.
• Identify cases where consultation with case staff is needed prior to sending opening letters and expertly manage the backlog of cases requiring more information or attorney approval.
• Maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Order investigations with outside firms as needed.
• Effectively communicate with the Employment Law Investigations team, investigation firms, case staff and attorneys, and other members of the firm regarding your assigned cases.

Qualification

• Must have experience with and/or knowledge of employment labor laws
• Associate degree,certificate,or equivalent work experience as an investigator or case manager (preferred).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Mustpossessthe ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-pacedenvironment,andmanage workload with apositiveattitude and minimal supervision.
• Outstanding attention to detail and critical thinking ability.
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 40 wpm.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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.

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