Paralegal

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Keches Law Group, P.C. is a well-established, 50+ attorney law firm with offices in Milton, Bridgewater, and Worcester Massachusetts, practicing in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and medical malpractice.

Keches Law Group's Philadelphia office handles all aspects of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, workers' compensation, class actions and product liability claims. We are growing in Pennsylvania, bringing the quality, compassion, and results that the people of Massachusetts, and all of New England, have experienced from Keches Law Group's 40 years of serving their communities.

We are seeking a highly motivated Paralegal for our Tort department in Pennsylvania. Must be customer service oriented, highly motivated, and have strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.


This is not a remote position, the ideal candidate will be able to commute to the office daily.

Please note: If you are applying from another state, please include a cover letter explaining your plans to work in Pennsylvania.

Duties:

The personal injury paralegal will be responsible for regularly requesting, reviewing, and summarizing medical records and bills. This individual must have excellent communication skills with both attorneys and clients as well as strong organizational skills. A successful candidate should possess exceptional interpersonal skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Manage telephone communications for the assigned attorney by answering or directing inquiries
• Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Coordinate case preparation
• Request reports and medical records from doctors' offices, hospitals, urgent cares, etc.
• Review and summarize medical records for proceedings
• Perform research with limited direction
• Interface and communicate with insurance companies
• File and follow up on all automobile claims
• Represent attorney(s) by communicating and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the attorney(s)
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
• Enhance the reputation of the department and the organization by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Maintain client files

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field
• 1-3 years prior experience as a personal injury paralegal
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Litify, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Must be detail-oriented
• Able to maintain professional relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Experience on Automobile accidents claims a plus
• Experience as claims adjuster/evaluating claims a plus

Preferred Education and Experience

• Paralegal certificate or degree
• Bachelor's degree in related field

Not accepting applications from JD's.


Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• After the training period, 1 work-from-home day can be scheduled

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Life Insurance

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role, however the employee may at times be required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

AAP/EEO Statement

Keches Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. Keches Law Group does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.

Keches Law Group complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.