Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charleston, SC

Law Firm

Charleston, SC

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charleston, SC

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Presuit Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with a Case Manager focusing on pre-litigation case tasks.
- Request medical bills and records as part of the case preparation process.
- Submit requests for coverage verification via Shared Services.
- Open new cases by sending introductory letters as directed by the "New File Open Checklist."
- Responsibilities include requesting PIP logs, health insurance lien letters, bill PIP letters, PIP applications, requesting PD estimates, and sending PD letters.
- Contact insurance companies to obtain claim numbers, confirm verbal limits, and follow up on disclosures, although Presuit Secretaries are not responsible for setting up claims.
- Manage turn downs by sending No Longer Representation Letters via fax, email, or mail upon approval.
- Conduct balance verifications from medical providers, health insurance, and work compensation liens.
- Request cost checks from accounting to pay invoices.
- Gather all necessary documents for demands and merge them into a Demand Packet PDF.
- Close files by mailing final payment letters to all medical providers and lien holders.
- Handle settlements by mailing proceeds checks and DCD checks, if applicable.
- Scan documents into CP and check Docufree mail regularly.
- Communicate with clients as required by staff to obtain updates on the matter.
- Save all faxes sent and received with appropriate titles for record-keeping.
- Mail out government letters via certified mail.
- Assist case managers and attorneys with organizing client files in Litify.
- 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 text does not specify particular educational or experience requirements for the Presuit Secretary position.

Salary Information:
The position pays $20 per hour.