Litigation Legal Assistant
Brooks Law Group is seeking an experienced litigation support team member to join our firm in Winter Haven, FL. We need someone committed to innovation, ready to advance with our growing firm and achieve our strategic goals.
The legal assistant must be highly organized and able to work on a varied caseload, take pride in what they do, because they will assist the attorney in developing personal injury settlements, preparing documents and correspondence as needed. Ideal candidate should be customer oriented and Bilingual is a plus but not required.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 2 years of legal experience
- Ability to work independently and attention to clients and cases.
- Ability to take initiative and support staff.
- Strong dedication to the best outcome for all parties associated with our practice.
- Empowering communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence
About Brooks Law Group:
We are a well-respected law firm committed to solving "people problems." Steve Brooks and his brother Beach Brooks, Jr. started the firm in their hometown in 1992 to serve the communities of Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Tampa. They come from a long line of doctors, which inspired them to change lives in a different way. That passion for helping others is part of our results-driven culture today.
Our Firm Culture:
- People-Oriented: Use transparent communication. Encourage inclusion and diverse perspectives. Be collaborative and cooperative.
- Detail-Oriented: Commit to following firm processes/procedures. Value team-driven accountability.
- Results-Oriented: Fight for the best possible outcome for all parties' our clients, our community, and our team. Always act ethically and with integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS NEEDED
- Extensive knowledge/understanding of Florida Insurance Laws
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to be a team player and follow procedures
- Excellent people skills
- Ability to be creative and "think outside of the box"
- Proactive interaction with clients, insurance companies and medical providers
- Excellent organizational skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily interaction with existing and potential clients, both via telephone and in person.
- Complete intakes on prospective cases
- Order medical records from providers and communicate with them during course of treatment.
- Obtain documents necessary to support injury and/or liability positions.
- Interact with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records and account balances.
- Negotiate case settlements with insurance carriers and negotiate a reduction of outstanding medical balances with providers.
- Work directly with multiple coworkers involved in the management and support of case files
- Maintain organized case files.
- Prepare comprehensive demands and assemble support for submission to carriers.
- Interact with attorneys and present case synopsis when required.
- Manage case files from intake to closing under the direction of an attorney
- Complete drafts, pleadings, discovery and motions to prepare cases for trial, mediation or arbitration.
- Vast understanding of how to send motions, prepare for trial and maintain client/case accountability in personal injury cases.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
Pay: Hourly/Incentive Structure
Competitive based on experience and certification
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match options
- Fitness Incentives
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Learn more about Brooks Law Group here: https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.