Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

The Schafer Law Office is looking for someone to join our family and team as a Case Manager. Are you looking for an entry-level position that will give you the experience you will need to build your resume and get your career off on the right foot? Do you want to feel valued for the abilities that you already have while learning new skills and gaining real-world experience? Then this may be the ‘dream job’ that you have been looking for!

$16 - $20 hourly

Work closely with Michael A. Schafer and all members of The Schafer Law Office team to develop cases from the initial client meeting through settlement. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review Files
• Order medical records and itemized billing, make follow-up calls, and document receipt
• Review and summarize medical records
• Prepare settlement brochures
• Daily contact with clients including case updates
• Communicate with insurance adjusters
• Answer phones and greet clients
• Set up new client files and close files upon settlement
• Occasionally meet with a potential new client and facilitate a client intake
• Handle various property/vehicle claims

• Full-time Case Manager position for personal injury law firm (8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday)
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Must be punctual
• Excellent time management
• Open-minded to learning new tasks, procedures, and duties
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional demeanor and presentation of self
• Ability and willingness to help others

Extras (not required….but you’ll go right to the top of our candidate list if you have):

• Experience using Demand Expert
• Experience using case management software such as ABACUS or Case Peer
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in the auto or health insurance industry
• Experience in the medical field
• Experience in a law office

The Schafer Law Office is a small personal injury firm in old Louisville. We enjoy working together and working hard for our clients.