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Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)
Greenbelt, MD
MUST:
Experienced Paralegal
3 to 4 years of Paralegal experience within a law firm required
1-2 years of recent experience working with Med Mal in a law firm required
1- 2 years of experience managing all aspects of litigation medical malpractice claims within a law firm
Manage a high-volume caseload, with strong attention to detail, and be familiar with the relevant laws in MD and DC pertaining to discovery in medical malpractice claims, including compilation and resolution of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance liens. Exceptional oral and written communication skills required as position involves extensive contact with clients, defense counsel and medical providers.
DUTIES:
Requesting, organizing, indexing and summarizing all medical records and bills
Lost wage information and all other special damages documentation to properly document and value claim
Assisting clients with responding to discovery requests as needed; scheduling depositions and client meetings
Obtaining and analyzing health insurance and other liens for accuracy and completeness, disputing unrelated claims, and negotiating reductions
Monitoring client treatment status and keeping attorneys informed of relevant changes in care
Assessing the need for and coordinating communication between clients
Providers, and attorneys for the efficient and timely resolution of claims
Coordinating all aspects of settlement disbursements from confirming outstanding medical lien balances, including Medicare and Medicaid, to requesting and negotiating reductions, notarizing and coordinating the signing of settlement agreements, processing disbursements and drafting all necessary closing letters; also requires maintaining up-to-date caselist and resolution reports and accurately recording/billing all time worked.
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