Paralegal/legal assistant
Synectics Inc. · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $65,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Manage high volume of legal cases.
- Communicate with clients and legal parties.
- Coordinate medical authorizations for clients.
- Draft legal documents and correspondence.
- Request and organize client medical records.
About the role
Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is seeking a dedicated and organized Paralegal/Legal Assistant to manage a large volume of cases and support our legal team. If you have a strong understanding of legal procedures and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a large volume of cases efficiently.
- Liaise effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
- Coordinate with insurance adjusters and claims representatives to obtain necessary authorizations for client medications, treatments, and surgeries.
- Draft routine legal documents including motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
- Prepare and compile necessary documentation (specials) for insurance carriers.
- Request and organize clients' itemized bills and medical records.
- Spanish fluency is a plus.
Key skills/competency:
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Insurance Adjusters
- Opposing Counsel
- Medical Records
- Legal Drafting
- Subpoenas
- Spanish Fluency
Skills & topics
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Client Relations
- Insurance Claims
- Medical Records
- Legal Support
- Motion Practice
- Subpoenas
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight paralegal experience, case management skills, and drafting abilities relevant to Synectics Inc.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your ability to manage volume, liaise with diverse parties, and your Spanish fluency if applicable.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with legal document drafting, client interaction, and insurance coordination.
- Showcase attention to detail: Demonstrate your organizational skills and accuracy in handling sensitive client information and legal documents.
Technical preparation
Master legal document drafting software.,Practice efficient case file organization.,Learn medical terminology for records.,Familiarize with insurance authorization processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing multiple urgent tasks.,How do you handle client confidentiality?,Detail experience liaising with opposing counsel.,How do you ensure accuracy in drafting?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Paralegal at Synectics Inc.?
- As a Paralegal at Synectics Inc., your primary responsibilities will include managing a high volume of cases, liaising with clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel, drafting legal documents, and coordinating medical authorizations for clients.
- Is Spanish fluency required for the Paralegal position at Synectics Inc.?
- Spanish fluency is listed as a plus for the Paralegal position at Synectics Inc., meaning it is beneficial but not a mandatory requirement.
- What kind of legal documents will I be drafting as a Paralegal at Synectics Inc.?
- As a Paralegal at Synectics Inc., you will be responsible for drafting routine legal documents such as motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and general correspondence.
- How does Synectics Inc. handle client medical authorizations?
- Synectics Inc. coordinates with insurance adjusters and claims representatives to obtain necessary authorizations for clients' medications, treatments, and surgeries.
- What should I highlight on my resume for the Paralegal role at Synectics Inc.?
- For the Paralegal role at Synectics Inc., you should highlight your experience in case management, legal document drafting, client communication, and any relevant Spanish language skills.