The Derrick Law Firm is seeking a Settlement Support Paralegal to join the firm in our Myrtle Beach office. This role will focus on helping the firm deliver excellent Client service as part of our settlement payout process. This is one of the more rewarding roles in the firm, as you have the privilege of witnessing the delivery of funds that can change a Client’s life.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Carefully reviewing cases that have fully or partially settled to identify an impediments to payout and communicating accordingly with team colleagues;
- Communicating with Clients to complete Specific Power of Attorney documentation;
- Reconciling lien, medical bill and medical funding balances;
- Identifying lien holders, obtaining balance verifications, requesting lien reductions and contesting charges with Medicare/Medicaid/Tricare/VA if appropriate;
- Coordinating the handling of balances and calculating payout amounts;
- Facilitating Medicare set aside reports, special needs trusts and releases as appropriate;
- Assisting with the disbursement of settlement funds and funds held in trust;
- Reviewing the firm’s case management system to ensure all appropriate documentation is in place and file closure protocols have been completed.
Desired skills include:
- A strong sense of compassion and empathy, with the ability to calmly communicate with Clients who may be physically and/or emotionally fragile after experiencing a traumatic event;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the role requires professional communication;
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Resourcefulness, with strong research skills;
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required;
- Previous experience in insurance, medical, Client service or research-oriented roles is a plus but not required;
- A comfort level with basic office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and adapt accordingly;
- Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of legal experience do you have?
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29577: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person