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Founded by Samer Habbas in 2006, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients all across Southern California. For over a decade, our firm has lived up to its mission to help save people from legal injustice. When our clients face unexpected, life-altering accidents, it is our objective to help them through this difficult time as they get their lives back on track. We work hard so our clients can rest easy and take the time they need to heal and recover. Throughout our years of operation, we have strived to deliver excellent client services with one-on-one communication, so that our clients are well informed and expertly represented.

Why work with us? The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC embodies excellence in our craft. Over the years we have been ranked as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News Group, a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100, and an honored member of the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Working with us gives you the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best Personal Injury Attorneys Southern California has to offer.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Demand Writer to join our Oakland, CA location. This role entails working in cross-functional teams to draft demand packages for insurance companies, reading and comprehending medical records and bills, and creating precise summaries of case facts in a persuasive argument format. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding writing abilities and organizational skills. We are looking to add a team member who is motivated by growth, able to juggle multiple important deadlines, and work collaboratively with other members of the Firm. This is a full-time role, starting as remote and move into our Oakland, CA office in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to gather facts about assigned cases, including ISO reports, claim searches, EAMs reports, and med checks
• Meticulously analyze and parse through medical bills and records to understand progression of client injuries to prepare for drafting
• Write detailed reports of research findings in approved legal format
• Communicate with clients, medical providers and insurance companies about case details and request information as needed to prepare demand
• Draft demand letters for assigned cases, consulting with legal support staff and attorneys to review continuity in information and understanding of case facts
• Collaborate with team members to ensure demand deadlines are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in criminal justice, legal studies, creative writing, or related field
• Previous work experience in a drafting/writing role
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and comprehend legal documents such as medical bills and insurance claims
• Strong knowledge of legal drafting techniques and requirements
• Effective written and oral communication skills with clients and vendors
• Impeccable organizational skills and ability to balance multiple cases and priorities at once
• Meticulous writing abilities
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, legal studies, creative writing, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in legal writing role

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience ($22.00 - $25.00 an hour)
• We have a company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity
• We are a team – everyone is important and contributes to corporate growth and success
• We pay 60% of your health and dental plan, and offer life, vision and pet insurance
• We recognize that time off to recharge is important, so we offer paid time off that begins accruing on your first day of work.
• Our generous 401k and profit share plan is designed with your future in mind

If you're the ideal candidate, we would like the opportunity to invite you to the office to discuss joining our team of talent.

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.