Paralegal, Legal Assistants and Case Managers - Personal Injury Law Firm

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Company Description:

Sargent Law Firm is a growing Personal Injury Law Firm with offices in Temecula, Oceanside, Escondido and Idaho. Our office environment is friendly, but fast-paced and busy.

Job Description:

Sargent Law Firm is seeking to add a full-time paralegal and legal case manager and legal assistant in our Temecula or Oceanside offices. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience working at a Law Firm as a paralegal/case manager on Personal Injury cases. Our team members are committed to each other, the best interests of the clients and the growth of the firm.

Job Duties:

– Open new files

– Obtain traffic-collision reports, wage loss records, insurance information and other evidence

– Communicate extensively with clients and the attorneys

– Communicate with insurance companies and lien holders

– Locate and retrieve medical bills/records and other case related records

– Assist with coordination of medical treatment with clients

– Assist in preparation of settlement demands

– Conduct lien negotiations

– Assist with answering phone calls

Candidate Requirements:

– 1 year prior Personal Injury legal experience at a Law Firm (required)

– Ability to order, read and understand medical records and bills

– Understand the difference between lien negotiations for ambulance companies, collection agencies, hospitals, chiropractors and orthopedic doctors

– Familiarity with the Hospital Lien Act

– Familiarity with submitting claims with medi-cal, medicare and other healthcare insurance companies

– Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others

– Be reliable and punctual

– Empathetic and compassionate to our clients

– Strong multitasking and organizational skills

– Ability to independently manage time effectively to meet deadlines

– Ability to work within a paperless environment

– Proficient in typing

– References

Education:

– High school degree (required)

– Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Language:

– English (required)

– Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred)

A resume and cover letter should be sent for our review. In your cover letter, please tell us your wage/salary requirement and why you think you’d be a good fit for this job.

Applicants should NOT call the office or appear in person. Interviews will be scheduled after review of credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• When are you available to start employment with the Firm?

Experience:

• Personal Injury Law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Temecula, CA 92590: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person