A Thousand Oaks law firm is currently seeking a Legal Admin Assistant and Case Manager with a minimum of five (5) years of personal injury and litigation experience for a personal injury practice. Must be a bilingual Spanish speaker.
Job Description (including but not limited to the following) :
New client intake
Investigate and obtain necessary facts and evidence to assist in the proper prosecution of the case
Contact appropriate medical providers to setup initial client treatments and follow-up on client’s progress
Order, review, and summarize all medical records
Open claims with Insurance companies
Assist clients with resolving a property damage claim
Maintain and update client’s file, ensure all files are organized, completed and ready for demand
Negotiate liens with medical providers, Medicare, Medical and Private Insurances
Draft initial discovery, correspondence, and various pleadings for attorney review
Filing of documents with various courthouses
Other administrative tasks as needed
Skills and Requirements :
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional higher education is preferred
Must have a positive attitude, a professional and pleasant demeanor and some direct experience in customer service on telephone and / or in person is very helpful
Must have 5 years’ personal injury / litigation experience
Proficient Computer skills (Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and Outlook), must be a quick learner
Clear and accurate communication skills in English and Spanish
Excellent written communication skills
Able to work under pressure, self-reliant, and can prioritize workload
Familiarity with Abacus
Must be organized and be a team player
This is a temporary to hire position located in the Thousand Oaks area. The pay range is $22.50 – $25 hourly.