Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Compile medical records and billing in a format palatable for insurance adjusters in personal injury cases. Update medical records and billing as necessary.
- Assist in preparation of written discovery to be propounded to Defendants. Assist clients in answering written discovery.
- Exercise primary responsibility for the overall organization of personal injury and medical malpractice case files, including organization of pleadings, correspondence, medical research and legal research.
- Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
- Under the guidance of attorney, assist in organizing information for expert witnesses, including locality information. Assist in organizing information for motions and/or motion responses and exhibits.
- Assist in the preparation of case files for trial by organizing exhibits, medical records, assist in coordinating expert witness and other witness logistics, along with legal assistant. Assists in taking of Courtroom notes during trial if requested.
- Assist in identifying subrogation interests, liens, and, under the guidance of attorney, occasionally negotiate same.
- Assist as needed in drafting complaints, notices and affidavits in Healthcare liability cases; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
- Assist as otherwise necessitated in answering telephone, vetting potential cases over the telephone, communicating with clients to answer day-to-day questions, and other small office needs that arise.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnson City, TN 37601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person