Coffey McPharlin Trial Law is a personal injury law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our firm is dedicated to helping people get fair compensation when they have been wronged due to someone else's negligence. We handle catastrophic cases involving significant injuries, wrongful death, products liability, dangerous drugs, premises liability, aviation disasters, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and negligent security. As trial lawyers, we love the courtroom and are trusted by other attorneys for referrals
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CMTL is a personal injury law firm in Fort Lauderdale. As of mid-2024, the firm has two attorney partners and about 8 full time employees. The firm acts on behalf of plaintiffs who have been injured and are seeking a financial recovery. CMTL currently uses QuickBooks Online for its bookkeeping and accounting system. It maintains operating accounts and IOLTA accounts, as well as firm credit cards and various forms of debt financing. The firm’s transaction volume and financial complexity are larger than expected for an entity this size, due to the regulations related to trust accounting and the large volume of cases. Applicants for the Law Firm Accountant role at CMTL should:- Have bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited program, although a CPA designation is not required
- Be at expert or near expert level in their knowledge of QuickBooks Online; and be familiar with CRM systems such as Litify; as well as being an expert or near expert user of Excel, including data analytics
- Be willing to learn dashboarding and data visualization applications such as Tableau, PowerBI and others, if the person does not already have this knowledge
- Make accurate journal entries and prepare balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and trial balances with little to no supervision, using only the information available to them from the firm’s accounting systems
- Be able to reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements with no supervision
- Have a solid understanding of trust accounting (as governed by the Florida Bar Association and other bodies) and partnership accounting rules and practices Be able to make meaningful contributions to the firm’s financial strategy, to support its growth strategy over the next 5-10 years
- Have worked for at least 2-3 years as an accountant in a small or medium sized business, ideally in a partnership structure
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background check and provide employment references, and be legally authorized to work in the USA without employer sponsorship
- Reside within commuting distance of downtown Fort Lauderdale
Law Firm Accountant CMTL is a personal injury law firm in Fort Lauderdale. As of mid-2024, the firm has two attorney partners and about 8 full time employees. The firm acts on behalf of plaintiffs who...
Job Description Client Intake Specialist
Fort Lauderdale Plaintiff personal injury law firm seeks a full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Must be experienced. Bilingual Spanish and English preferred. The ideal candidate is fluent in both languages and can speak both without an accent. Client Intake Specialist: Full responsibility for handling and screening of all intakes for all practice areas, as well as follow-on contact to secure leads. Create, maintain, and keep documentation related to actions taken as part of the intake process, including but not limited to filing out intake forms, maintaining the intake database, generating timely reports, and maintaining correspondence. Candidate is expected to use their existing expertise to improve overall operational efficiency within their area of the firm, working closely with staff to identify, monitor and analyze potential systemic or policy issues that arise through the intake and information line Candidate will serve as the client's primary point of contact for the first 60 days of engagement including helping the client get to necessary medical care; coordinating repair of the client’s vehicle if damaged and documenting the property damage through repair estimates photographs and video; coordinating recorded statements of witnesses; coordinating site inspections with expert witnesses; communicating with law enforcement; communicating with insurance companies; retrieving police reports and other investigative materials; place the health insurance company on notice; and notifying the potential defendant of the claim to obtain insurance information and preserve evidence. Open files in the case management system involving data entry. Works closely with the Paralegal, Attorney, Medical Providers and the Referral Sources in an effort to obtain complete copies of files and documentations needed to properly open and evaluate cases. Conducts and maintains review information for all former and current clients. Marketing: The Client Intake Specialist has superior telephone skills and can be a voice of empathy to the client who has been in an accident and needs our help. The Client Intake Specialist will also be expected to explore and pursue avenues by which the firm can expand its relationships with both vendors and potential partner firms secondarily to their primary task This will include, but is not limited to phone contact, in-person contact, & event marketing tasks. The candidate will be responsible for cataloging referral sources for future marketing purposes. The Client Intake Specialist we'll work to obtain social media reviews for the organization from happy clients that they interact with on a regular basis. Qualifications: Strong social skills and a team-oriented approach - Able to switch quickly between customer service, business representative, and productive member of office team. Strong professional writing skills - Candidate must display above average correspondence skills, both with potential clients, as well as potential business contacts. Complete computer proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, PDF handling, and Docusign. Knowledge of Litify (or similar case management software), a plus! Dependable organizational and planning skills - Willingness to see through completion of tasks and pursuit of company goals. Occasional availability to work evening or weekend hours, as needed. MUST BE BILINGUAL (English-Spanish). Prior experience working in a law firm, A PLUS! Job Type: Full-time Schedule:8-hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: C-Level Assistant: 1 year (Required) Intake & New Client Management: 1 year (Preferred) Law Office Environment: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Job Description Client Intake Specialist Fort Lauderdale Plaintiff personal injury law firm seeks a full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Must be experi...
Coffey McPharlin Trial Law is a personal injury law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our firm is dedicated to helping people get fair compensation when they have been wronged due to someone else's negligence. We handle catastrophic cases involving significant injuries, wrongful death, products liability, dangerous drugs, premises liability, aviation disasters, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and negligent security. As trial lawyers, we love the courtroom and are trusted by other attorneys for referrals.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Marketing Business Development Manager. The role involves managing marketing strategies, developing new business opportunities, and fostering client relationships. On a daily basis, the Manager will be responsible for identifying potential clients, creating marketing campaigns, analyzing market trends, conducting competitor research, and collaborating with internal teams. While the role is primarily located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, there is flexibility for some remote work.Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm marketing Department
- Proven experience in marketing and business development
- Strong knowledge of digital marketing strategies and trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Expertise in market research and analysis
- Proficiency in project management and strategic planning
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
- Experience in the legal industry is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
Coffey McPharlin Trial Law is a personal injury law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our firm is dedicated to helping people get fair compensation when they have been wronged due to someone else&#...
Job Description Plaintiffs Personal Injury
Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal/Subrogation Medical Bill Specialist
Plaintiffs Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal/Subrogation Medical Bill Specialist In-Person Full Time
Hard workers experienced in handling high value plaintiff litigation cases supporting Senior Paralegals and Attorneys through trial need only need apply.
Excellent pay commensurate with experience and benefits; health insurance; 401k; 13 days PTO; 8 paid holidays; quarterly bonus. Personal injury law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an immediate opening for a skilled, self-motivated Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal. Must have great attention to detail in scheduling, calendaring, and docketing. Advanced computer skills are necessary. Must have strong communication skills. We work collaboratively and value everyone in our office.Responsibilities
- Providing Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal support to senior paralegals and attorneys
- Responsible for overseeing scheduling/calendaring/docketing of matters assigned to you to prepare the cases for trial with the senior paralegals and trial attorneys
- Answering and directing phone calls
- Communicating with clients, counsel, courts in a professional articulate manner verbally and written
- Reconciling all PIP Payments and Subrogation Liens
- Analysis of medical charges and billing codes for medical treatment provided to persons injured in accidents to accurately determine medical bills that need to be reimbursed from a potential settlement
- Reduction of Medical Bills for settlements
- Must be Familiar with ICD 10 Codes, CPT Codes
- In depth understanding of Medicare Laws and The Medicare cost procurement formula to obtain Medicare lien reductions
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- E-filing in state and Federal Court
- Maintaining and updating contact information of all parties related to matters
- Monitoring deadlines and preparing calendar reports for the office
Skills
- Proven working experience as a litigation Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal
- Mastery level understanding of e-filing protocols, and the court system
- Mastery level experience in day-to-day operations of a personal injury office
- Mastery level computer literacy
- Mastery level working knowledge of case management software
- Mastery level working knowledge of medical billing and billing codes
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task responsibilities and work under pressure
- Degree, diploma or, certification a plus - but not required
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- Medical bill and lien resolution: 2 years (Required)
- Calendaring/Docketing: 2 years (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- This job requires in depth knowledge of the analysis of medical charges and billing codes for medical treatment provided to persons injured in accidents to accurately determine medical bills that need to be reimbursed from a potential settlement. How many years have you performed this specific job in a personal injury law firm?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- medical bill and lien negotiating: 2 years (Required)
- litigation scheduling: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Job Description Plaintiffs Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal/Subrogation Medical Bill Specialist Plaintiffs Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal/Subrogation Medical Bill Spe...
Why Work With Us
At Coffey McPharlin Trial Law, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our legal practice to our workplace environment. Here, employees thrive in a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We provide competitive compensation, including excellent pay, comprehensive health insurance, and a 401k plan. With generous leave policies and quarterly bonuses, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members. Join us and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.
