Demand Writer

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Demand Writer. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, editing, and finalizing demand letters. This role entails a high level of synthesizing and summarizing of various documents, including medical records, police reports, and witness statements, to incorporate into demands. This position will work closely with attorneys and litigation teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of all tasks, supporting a cooperative team dynamic. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Draft demand letters for liability, PIP, and UIM using all available and relevant data. 
• Summarize and synthesize file documents, including medical records, police reports, witness statements, and other items, for purposes of incorporating into demands 
• Edit demands and other documents in a timely manner according to the usage and style requirements set out in AP, AMA, and WLG Style Guide.
• Maintain an accurate archive of edited and unedited drafts.
• Communicate with attorneys and litigation teams to better understand the information associated with assigned cases.
• Successfully support a cooperative team dynamic.
• Maintain and stay current on checklist items.
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Experience Requirements: 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite  
• Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail  
• Professional appearance and behavior  
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information 

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field required. Previous experience/knowledge of AP style preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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