Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This role focuses on the pre-suit handling of personal injury claims and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can independently manage case files, communicate effectively with clients and insurance carriers, and assist attorneys throughout the pre-litigation process.

• Manage pre-suit personal injury cases from intake through settlement preparation.

• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and lienholders.

• Open insurance claims and maintain ongoing claim correspondence.

• Obtain and organize medical records, billing records, and lien information.

• Prepare medical billing summaries and assist clients with PIP applications.

• Maintain accurate case files and ensure timely follow-up on all matters.

• Assist attorneys with case management and general pre-litigation support.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary.

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling personal injury claims.

• Working knowledge of:

  • Bodily Injury (BI)

  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

  • Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

  • Medical Payments Coverage (MedPay)

  • Health insurance claims and coverage

• Experience:

  • Opening insurance claims

  • Obtaining medical records and billing records

  • Preparing medical billing summaries

  • Assisting clients with PIP applications

  • Obtaining health insurance lien information

• Proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • Google Chrome

• Excellent telephone and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters.

• Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

• Must reside in or near Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, or Sumter County, Florida.

• Experience working for an insurance company, insurance agency, or medical billing company.

• Experience with Clio case management software.

• Spanish language proficiency.

• Cheerful, positive attitude with a professional telephone manner.

Compensation

• $30.00 - $40.00 per hour , based on experience.

• Guaranteed 40-hour work week.

Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Free employee parking.

• Hybrid work opportunity after a successful review period.
  

Location: Brooksville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: In-Office (Hybrid opportunity available after successful review period)

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.