Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Nashville, TN

Law Firm

Nashville, TN

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Nashville, TN

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Presuit Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Presuit Secretary will work closely with a Case Manager to handle tasks related to the pre-litigation stage of legal cases. Responsibilities include:

- Requesting medical bills and records.
- Submitting requests through Shared Services for coverage verification.
- Opening cases by sending introductory letters according to the "New File Open Checklist."
- Tasks involved in opening cases include requesting PIP logs, health insurance lien letters, billing PIP letters, PIP applications, requesting PD estimates, and sending PD letters.
- Communicating with insurance companies to obtain claim numbers, confirming verbal limits, and following up on disclosures for claims. Note: Presuit Secretaries do not set up claims.
- Handling turn downs by sending "No Longer Represented" letters via fax, email, or mail once approved.
- Verifying balances from medical providers, health insurance, and work comp liens.
- Requesting cost checks from accounting to pay invoices.
- Compiling necessary documents for demands and merging them into a Demand Packet PDF.
- Closing files by mailing final payment letters to all medical providers and lien holders.
- Managing settlements by mailing proceeds checks and DCD checks as applicable.
- Scanning documents into the case management system.
- Managing and checking Docufree mail.
- Communicating with clients to obtain updates as required by staff.
- 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, Litify.
- 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 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 text does not provide specific salary information for the Presuit Secretary position.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays

This position is an integral part of the law firm's commitment to protecting consumer rights and supporting the mission "For the People."