Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Law Firm

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Closing Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Review file for all information related to liens and medical expenses.
- Review health insurance plans and Plan Documents for subrogation rights and research their rights to the client’s settlement.
- Negotiate the removal of unrelated claims from health insurance liens.
- Review liens and medical bills for validity.
- Compose reduction request letters using pertinent information from the client’s case and current statutes to obtain a reduction on medical expenses and liens.
- Notify government agencies of the settlement received and open claims on their site when needed.
- Update the internal system with notes, amounts, and status of any reductions.
- Maintain consistent communication with assigned paralegals and attorneys.
- Follow up with providers until a final negotiation is reached.
- Advocate for clients’ best possible outcome.

Education and Experience Information:
- BS in communications, English, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
- Prior work as a legal assistant or negotiations experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and converting documents to PDF documents.
- Strong attention to detail skills.
- High level of proficiency in negotiation, both written and verbal.
- Expertise in legal research.
- Expert-level persuasive writing skills.
- Type 40 WPM or higher.
- Professional phone etiquette.
- Prior experience with persuasive or legal writing highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Proven ability to multi-task.
- Proven ability to prioritize conflicting tasks and deadlines.
- Capacity to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- High levels of adaptability.
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Highly proficient in time management.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidential information.
- Comfortable with performing basic math (addition, subtraction).

Salary Information:
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