Pre-Litigation Case Assistant

Witherite Law Group•Dallas, TX

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents, dedicated to improving the lives of its employees, clients, and community by prioritizing people, providing unmatched expertise, and demonstrating integrity. The firm has been recognized as a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. The Pre-Litigation Case Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting personal injury cases during the pre-litigation phase. This individual will manage a caseload of 115-135 cases, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of demand letters, acquiring and reviewing medical and billing records, and maintaining case data in Filevine. The assistant will also work closely with clients, medical providers, and the case manager to ensure effective communication and proper handling of case details. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, experienced in personal injury law, and possesses a strong ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents
Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
Professional appearance and behavior
Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Minimum of 2 years (preferred) of experience in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software

Nice To Haves

college degree or paralegal certification a plus
Filevine preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively manage a case load of 115-135 cases.
Accurately prepare case details for liability, PIP, and UIM demand letters.
Continuously communicate with clients and medical providers to ensure proper treatment and diagnostic tests are performed effectively and in a timely manner.
Acquire and review medical and billing records throughout the treatment phase of the case.
Accurately maintain case management data in Filevine (case management database).
Successfully support a cooperative team dynamic with case manager.
Requests open records.
Maintain portal management.
Ensures that records requests are submitted for all hired cases.
Redistributes email responses regarding to open records. Funnels records status to case handler.
Sends correspondence to Medicaid and Medicare for all new clients.
Sends LOR to Medicare and Medicaid to all new clients.
Maintain and stay current on checklist items.