Prelitigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates LTD.•Chicago, IL

4d•$50,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Prelitigation Legal Assistant is self-motivated, dynamic, and completes tasks in a thorough and efficient manner. The person in this role supports and collaborates with the pre-litigation team in all day to day tasks and provides an outstanding client experience to the injured individuals. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills and is able to effectively manage conflicting priorities, while understanding the needs of both the client and Leader of the department.

Requirements

2-years minimum experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury
2-years minimum experience in prelitigation case workflow management
Able to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environment
Self- motivated and goal driven
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective written and verbal communications skills
Efficient with time management and deadline conscious
Superior attention to detail and a high level of organization skills
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internally and externally

Responsibilities

Create, build, and maintain case files in client management system
Act as a liaison between clients, insurance adjusters, and medical offices
Adhere to deadlines and maintain database calendar(s)
Review and analyze medical records and bills
Prepare and supply clients' medical records to insurance carriers for evaluation
Draft correspondence
Assist with preparation of demand
Process and distribute all incoming and outgoing checks for clients
Effectively communicate with the clients while demonstrating empathy and understanding of their case
Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments, tasks, and client calls
Recognize and communicate escalated or urgent matters to the appropriate person in a timely manner
Schedule client visits when needed
Other duties as assigned by Leadership