Legal Staff Other in Birmingham, AL

Law Firm

Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff Other in Birmingham, AL

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Presuit Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Presuit Secretary will work closely with a Case Manager to support the pre-litigation phase of legal cases. Key responsibilities include:

- Requesting medical bills and records.
- Submitting requests via Shared Services for coverage verification.
- Opening cases and sending introductory letters as per the "New File Open Checklist."
- Handling requests for PIP logs, health insurance lien letters, bill PIP letters, PIP applications, PD estimates, and sending PD letters.
- Communicating with insurance companies to obtain claim numbers, confirming verbal limits, and following up on disclosures.
- Sending No Longer Representation Letters via fax, email, or mail after Turn Downs are approved.
- Verifying balances from medical providers, health insurance, and work compensation liens.
- Requesting checks from accounting to pay invoices.
- Compiling necessary documents for demands and merging them into a Demand Packet PDF.
- Closing files by mailing final pay letters to all medical providers and lien holders.
- Mailing proceeds checks and DCD checks when applicable.
- Scanning documents into the case management system.
- Checking and managing mail through Docufree.
- Communicating with clients as required to obtain updates on their matters.
- Saving all faxes sent and received with appropriate titles.
- Mailing government letters via certified mail.
- Assisting case managers and attorneys in organizing client files in the case management system.
- Completing check requests for medical records, accident reports, driving records, and vehicle ownership, and submitting them for processing.
- Performing general administrative office duties as needed.
- Assisting with other tasks as requested by attorneys or case staff.

Education and Experience Information:
The job description does not specify particular educational or experience requirements for the Presuit Secretary position. However, candidates are expected to carry out responsibilities that require a degree of familiarity with legal processes and administrative duties.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Presuit Secretary position.

Benefits:
The law firm offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

E-Verify:
The employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer will provide instructions and an opportunity for the candidate to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration to resolve the issue before any employment action is taken.

Privacy Policy:
A link to the law firm's privacy policy is available in the original job posting.