Legal Staff Paralegal in Fairfax, VA

Law Firm

Fairfax, VA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fairfax, VA

Legal Staff

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Personal Injury Paralegal The candidates responsibilities include: Reviewing relevant state laws on personal injury. Interviewing clients about their injuries. Gathering medical reports. Getting insurance information from the defendant. Assisting in preparing settlement demands. Drafting letters and correspondence. FOIA Requests. Obtaining and organizing documentation required at different stages of the case. Coordinating Investigator to obtain photos of scene and witnesses statements when needed. Processing PIP/Medpay. Obtaining prior injury/medical and claims/lawsuits history. Reviewing all medical records. Maintaining regular contact with clients. Notice letter to Medicare/Medicaid and lienholders. Developing harms and losses with clients. Monitoring receipt and processing of a demand. Preparing closing statements. Checking account balances. Processing disbursement. Performs other essential functions necessary for the success of the practice. Should have 2-4 years of experience working in a law firm setting. A Bachelor's Degree and/or the successful completion of an accredited paralegal program is a plus. Ability to handle personal injury files from initial intake to final demand. Ability to independently draft and filing all necessary District and Circuit Court pleadings. Must have excellent skills in communication, writing, typing, filing, scanning, faxing and organization. Must have prior Personal Injury experience. Efficient Microsoft Office, including Word (advanced), Adobe Acrobat/Power PDF Advanced, Excel, and Outlook. 2+ years of personal injury paralegal experience is required. Litigation experience a plus. Demonstrated proficiency and experience with a broad range of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Foreign language skills are a plus.