Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal/Subrogation Medical Bill Specialist
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)
Employment Type Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $41,200.00 – $52,400.00 per year
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)
Work Location: One location
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Excellent Pay Commensurate With Experience
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Health Insurance
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401k
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13 Days PTO
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8 Paid Holidays
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Quarterly Bonus
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.
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