Legal Assistant

Hupy and Abraham S C•Gurnee, IL

About The Position

Hupy and Abraham S.C., a personal injury law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant for our Gurnee, IL office. We are willing to train the right candidate, so those without prior law firm experience may apply. A career at Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is very rewarding, helping injured clients navigate through the complicated insurance and medical claim process to get what they deserve. Our Legal Assistants are responsible for opening new files and working with them until settlement. Functioning within a team-based approach, our Legal Assistants collaboratively manage each aspect of the file, with specific roles assigned to different needs of the case. Record Review & Demand Specialist This role reviews records and bills, wage loss and future cost calculations, reviews prior treatment issues with attorneys, and drafts and submits all demands.

Requirements

Demonstrated superior customer service and administrative skills
Innovative problem resolution
Strong team collaboration skills with the ability to integrate and contribute to group efforts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal team members and clients
Computer experience should include basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. Legal software(s) (Filevine, Clio, Trialworks, etc.) preferred
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Background in account or case management, medical billing and coding, patient health records, release of information compliance, subrogation or in a law firm preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct medical & billing review for firm clients ensuring all medical care is documented, organized & outlined.
Draft & issue insurance demands for firm clients.
Maintain & update the firm’s client management software system