Overview
Risk Management Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Description
This role will work closely with a Case Manager on work pertaining to the pre-litigation of a case. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
Request Medical Bills and Records
Submit request via Shared Services for coverage verification
Open Cases- Send Intro Letters tasked by “New File Open Checklist”
Includes- Request PIP Log, Health Insurance Lien Letters, Bill PIP Letters, PIP Applications, Request PD Estimate & Send PD Letters
Claims- Call insurance companies to get claim numbers (if claim is set up- PSS are not setting up claims), confirm verbal limits and follow up on disclosures
Turn Downs- Once the TD approved send via fax, email, mail No Longer Rep Ltrs
Balance Verifications from Medical Providers, Health Ins. & Work Comp Liens
Request Cost Checks- Request checks from accounting to pay invoices
Demands Checklist- Gathering all necessary documents for demand and merging into Demand Packet PDF
Closing File- Mail Final Pay Letters to all Medical Providers/Lien Holders
Settlement- Mail Proceeds check (if application) and mail DCD Checks
Scanning- Scanning documents into CP
Mail- Checking Docufree mail
Communication to client when required by staff to obtain updates for the matter
Faxing- Required to save all faxes sent and received with appropriate title
Government Letters- Mail out Government Letters via cert mail
Assist case managers and attorneys with organizing, client files in Litify
Complete check requests for medical records, accident reports, driving records, and vehicle ownership and submit for processing
Perform general administrative office duties as needed
Assist with other tasks as requested by the attorney or case staff.
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Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
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Title: Risk Management Legal Assistant
Company: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Location: New York, NY
