Legal Staff Paralegal in Albuquerque, NM

Job Description:
Personal Injury Paralegal
The candidate will be responsible for supporting forward advancement of a myriad of personal injury case types, such as motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, trucking accidents and wrongful deaths. Management of potential client inquiries, phone screening, and scheduling potential client meetings, which includes calendaring and use of case management and file management systems. Interact with current clients both over the phone and in person to obtain treatment updates, provide copies of documentation relevant to their cases, address generalized concerns, and provide an overall client-centric experience. Assisting with the opening and management of insurance claims, which includes reporting new claims, obtaining information regarding existing claims, and corresponding with associated adjusters and representatives. These claims will generally involve first-party insurance companies, third-party insurance companies, health insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid. Requesting and reviewing medical records and medical billing statements, and the ability to use those records to draft and finalize settlement demands. Participation in litigation and litigation-related matters, which includes drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to discovery requests, effectuating service of process, creating motion, mediation and exhibit binders, and calendaring litigation deadlines. Other general office-related tasks, including answering phones, processing mail, copying miscellaneous documents, etc. Should have 3-5 years of minimum experience working in a law office. Preference will be given to candidates with either a demonstrated track record of personal injury or litigation experience. Bachelor s Degree or Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies preferred. Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and applications for use on the Internet. Should have advanced technical and legal writing skills, with proficiency in legal terminology.

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