About This Role
Providing support in all aspects of case preparation and case management for the Personal Injury practice is the core of this full-time Paralegal position. The role suits a candidate with an interest in legal writing, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to help clients and the community.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with clients, insurance providers, medical professionals, and attorneys
- Open client files, initiate insurance claims, order records and obtain outstanding balances and liens
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence and legal documents
- Review medical records and bills, draft medical summaries, and demand letters
- Process incoming mail and documents
- Organize and maintain digital case files and matters
- Assist attorney with the drafting and filings of pleadings
- Assist attorney in the preparation of trial
- Manage attorney’s calendar
- Assist other team members as needed
Requirements
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree in any field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of legal, medical, or insurance background
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
- Personal injury experience preferred but not required
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and organized
- Self-starter who has the ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with accuracy and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Comfortable speaking on the phone
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- 2 years of legal experience (Required)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k with employer matching available
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Free parking
- Retirement plan
Important Details
- Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday to Friday
About the Company
Nicolet Law Office is a trusted name for Midwesterners who have been injured in an accident and are seeking legal services. The firm specializes in Personal Injury and has offices throughout the Midwest.
