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Senior Staff Attorney Jobs in Washington, DC at CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
Virginia Legal Assistant (Personal Injury) Job Description
We are seeking a qualified Virginia Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to assist with the handling of the firm’s Virginia intakes and pre-litigation personal injury cases.
This position is an in-office work opportunity for a qualified candidate. (Office Location: near Willow Lawn in Richmond, Virginia).
Responsibilities:
Input cases into the firm’s case management system
Verify the accuracy of the intake information and keep track of client medical treatment
Regularly communicate with clients, answer client questions, and explain the process of a case
Return client calls and emails promptly
Set up claims with the insurance companies and send letters of representation
Request/save client photographs, witness information, and any other client documentation
Assist clients with compiling lost income documentation
Request police reports and other forms of crash scene investigation
Request medical records and medical billing, communicate with treating medical providers
Process clients’ claims for no fault benefits (i.e. med pay)
Request policy limits information
Save and file all claims correspondence (faxes, email attachments, regular mail)
Communicate with insurance adjusters and provide status updates
Conduct medical billing balance confirmations to prepare cases for settlement
Document any lien information (health insurance, workers’ compensation, etc.)
Compile demand packages for attorney review
Calendar deadlines
Draft case specific correspondence for attorney review
Document all work completed on client cases using the firm’s case management software
Assist with other tasks as assigned and conduct regular follow-ups on outstanding matters
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia personal injury paralegal experience
Exceptional customer service
Active listening/empathy
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Proficiency with computers and strong typing skills
Ability to ask prying questions and diffuse tense situations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
(1.) If the at-fault party is uninsured, what type of claim can the client make with their own auto insurance? (2.) In Virginia, what amount of medical bills/lost income needs to be submitted to the liability carrier to require a statutory policy limits disclosure? (3.) When a client goes to the emergency room by ambulance and has an X-ray, there are typically four bills to request. Name the four types of bills? (4.) In Virginia, what type of damages can be sought if the at-fault party was intoxicated while driving?
Ability to Relocate:
Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Senior Staff Attorney
Company: CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
Location: Washington, DC
