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Personal Injury Legal Assistant /Paralegal

CR Legal Team
Full-time
On-site
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
$15 - $22 USD hourly
CR Legal Team is accepting applications for arnPersonal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegalrn rnDo you have a passion for helping others and working in the legal field? Do you thrive in a collaborative work environment where your experience and skills make a real difference? If so, CR Legal Team is searching for a Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team!rn rnAbout Our Team:rnCR Commitment! CR Results!rnWe're Over 30 Years Strong and We're Just Getting Started! CR Legal Team cares deeply for our clients, our communities, and our fellow team members. We remain 100% vested in the health, wellness, and happiness of each individual as we understand that we are stronger and better when we are moving forward together. rnWe believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our community partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our Team. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities.rnAt CR Legal Team, we Stand Up for justice for all people and we remain fierce and loyal advocates for those who cannot always speak for themselves. As our client, our community partner or team member, we have made a commitment to Stand Up For You and that is a promise we take seriously.rn rnWhat's in it for you? rnrnInclusive and diverse working environment.rnPositive and team-driven culture.rnPersonalized development plans to support your career growth.rnInnovative technology and case management systems.rnCompetitive Pay.rnMedical Plan Options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Heath Plan option for employee-only coverage).rnDental Plan Option.rnVirtual Healthcare Access.rnHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.rn401k plan with an employer match.rnDisability Insurance Options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability).rnLife Insurance Options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance).rn11 Company paid holidays.rnPaid Time-Off. rnEmployer-paid Employee Assistance Program.rnEmployer-paid Benefits Assistance/Advocacy Programrnrn rnPay Range: $15.00 to $22.00 per hour.rn rnHow will you contribute to our team?rnMust be able to multi-task and to effectively communicate, problem-solve and to overall handle tasks timely and tactfully with all staff levels and the public. Must be able to adapt to a wide range of diverse internal and external clientele.rnCommunicates in accordance with, and understanding of, applicable State Bar rules related to protected information, confidentiality, and the unauthorized practice of law. Complies with corresponding company policies and procedures.rnAbility to effectively utilize available technology, including computers, databases, portals, and software needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.rnMaintains a professional, courteous demeanor and provides excellent customer service to CR Legal Team's external and internal clients.rnMaintains excellent customer service and interfaces with providers and team members according to practice group procedure. All contact with clients, insurance companies, and providers is documented per operating procedure.rnPrepares legal and court documents for attorney approval; interfaces with the client on non-legal issues relating to the management of the case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney(s).rnAssists the attorney(s) with claim summary preparation, and communication with adjusters and clients.rnConducts preparation for legal proceedings; submits appropriate information and legal forms/documents to the appropriate organizations relating to personal injury law; understands forms and procedures relating to field of expertise.rnObtains all pertinent information and data from clients to include treatment status, treatment information, changes in medical care and/or work status; documents and records information per operating procedure. Notifies the attorney of any changes, concerns or issues.rnNotifies the attorney when forms, documents and/or other pertinent information/material are received and completes any associated tasks per departmental procedure.rnManages and utilizes the task list, maintaining due items within operating procedure.rnProcesses mail daily and reviews for additional information pertinent to the case(s); determines and records any necessary case notes for items received.rnMust be able to work in-office as scheduled to effectively meet the needs of clients, attorney(s), and fellow team members as well as to attend training sessions and/or other company meetings better suited for in-person attendance.rnInteracts with the client to ensure that all appropriate reports, records, and information needed is received from the client in a timely manner.rnUpon case settlement, confirms balances and expenses; prepares the appropriate settlement documents for review by the Attorney(s) and client(s).rnInterfaces with other team members to achieve office and departmental goals; may provide back up to other team members, including but not limited to client meetings and video conferences, as designated by the manager.rnQualifications:rnHigh school diploma or equivalent, and preferred 12 months of legal assistant, paralegal or relative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.rnPreferred (not required): rnrnParalegal degree and/or certification.rnBilingual (Spanish/English).rnExperience with the Litify Case Management Platform.rnrn rnCR Legal Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer