Paralegal - 1 year Contract

Paralegal

Description:

Perform paralegal duties under supervision of Associate Administrator and Claims Examiners, not legal attorneys.

Top daily responsibilities:

Assigned special projects and understand the nature of each project.

Interact effectively with senior managers and handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.

Respond to inquiries, both internal and defense counsel inquiries regarding Health Connect and member's PHI, as it relates to medical malpractice claims. Requires detailed analysis, project research. Assist in gathering and providing information needed to process medical malpractice claims.

Extensive retrieval and review of medical records.

High level of independence/discretion is required and utilized for this position.

Assist with other projects as assigned and provide back up support to setting up claims.

WHAT I AM REALLY LOOKING FOR IS A PARALEGAL WITH DISCRETION, EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL ABILITY, EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION.

Requirements:

NEEDS TO HAVE PARALEGAL CERT.

3 - 5+ years related experience to include completion of a paralegal training program

Candidate with Healthcare experience is preferred.

Great organization

Excellent written and verbal communications

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency in E-mail, Microsoft Word

Discretion

Self-starter

Initiative