About us
We are a professional, fast-paced, collaborative law firm and our goal is to consistently exceed our clients' expectations by being kind, fair and honest, having compassion, being optimistic and creating a culture of teamwork.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
We are looking for an experienced Settlement Paralegal to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and assistance to attorneys, researching and preparing legal documents, managing case files, and performing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of the law, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze claims considering multiple factors to determine if settlement is the best option for the client.
- Organize and maintain case files.
- Assist attorneys in preparing settlement documents.
- Consistent client contact, providing answers quickly and keeping clients up to date via phone, email or in person.
- Preparing documents to clients, carriers, doctors, attorneys, MSA vendors, Medicare, SSA and any entity as it relates to the settlement process.
- Drafting agreements, making revisions, preparing language specific to each claim and communicating with attorneys, clients, etc. until the agreement is finalized.
- Filing documents with all parties.
- Determining whether Medicare approval is needed on claims.
- Keeping up with the changes in the law and legal procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, NY 12205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person