Description

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• Responsive and proactive management with a culture of care. 

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As a Critical Case Assistant specializing in Litigation, you will provide crucial support to attorneys and legal teams involved in the litigation process. Your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, preparing, and organizing legal documents, and assisting in case management. This position typically focuses on cases that have a medical component (medical malpractice, nursing home/assisted living facility neglect, failure to use an AED in a public place, and others), including both death and non-death cases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigned with scheduling and attends all detailed client intakes. 
• Schedules and confirms client, expert, and defense counsel meetings and unsworn statements for nurse paralegal and attorneys
• Follow-up on client documents
• Data entry of client intake information and treatment. 
• Requests, obtains, and processes medical records, bills, and liens 
• Assists with obtaining public record documents and media under Florida Statute 119 
• Obtains employment files, tax records, Social Security records, and student records as needed. 
• Assist with Request for Copies/RFC's and ensuring records are received
• Completes searches including ISO, FDLE, background, social media, FDBR, office of insurance regulation, property appraiser 
• Obtains transcripts of 911 recordings and client statements to police
• Prepare letters and other communications with Adjuster, Counsel, & Experts
• Process letters of protection (LOPs) and assists with loans and medical referrals
• Assists with preparation for Pre-suit mediations, demands, and Notices of Intent to Litigate.
• Assists with reduction & pay letters
• Research

Compensation & Benefits:

•  Annual salary starting at $45,000 , based upon experience 
•  Medical, Dental & Vision
•  Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Disability
•  Short Term and Long Term Disability
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•  401K with company matching
•  Profit Sharing
•  3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
•  10 paid holidays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in legal studies is a plus.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a law firm.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of legal procedures.