Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charleston, WV

Law Firm

Charleston, WV

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charleston, WV

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Presuit Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with a Case Manager on tasks related to the pre-litigation phase of cases.
- Request and manage medical bills and records.
- Submit requests via Shared Services for coverage verification.
- Open new cases by sending introductory letters as per the New File Open Checklist.
- Request and manage various documents such as PIP Logs, Health Insurance Lien Letters, Bill PIP Letters, PIP Applications, PD Estimates, and PD Letters.
- Communicate with insurance companies to obtain claim numbers, confirm verbal limits, and follow up on disclosures.
- Handle turn downs by sending No Longer Representing Letters via fax, email, or mail.
- Verify balances from medical providers, health insurers, and work comp liens.
- Request checks from accounting to pay invoices.
- Gather all necessary documents for demand and merge them into a Demand Packet PDF.
- Mail final pay letters to all medical providers and lien holders during the closing of a file.
- Handle settlement processes by mailing proceeds checks and DCD checks if applicable.
- Scan documents into the case management system.
- Check and manage Docufree mail.
- Communicate with clients when required to obtain updates for the matter.
- Save all sent and received faxes with appropriate titles.
- Mail out government letters via certified mail.
- Assist case managers and attorneys with organizing client files in the case management system.
- Complete check requests for medical records, accident reports, driving records, and vehicle ownership, and submit them for processing.
- Perform general administrative office duties as needed.
- Assist with other tasks as requested by the attorney or case staff.

Education and Experience Information:
The specific educational and experience requirements for the position of Presuit Secretary are not detailed in the provided text. However, candidates likely need a foundational understanding of legal processes and administrative skills to perform the job effectively.

Salary Information:
The salary information for the Presuit Secretary position is not specified in the provided text.

Benefits:
- Medical and dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.

Additional Information:
**Members Only** is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. The firm emphasizes the importance of its staff and offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. The role supports the firm's mission by handling critical pre-litigation tasks that contribute to the successful defense of consumer rights.