Legal Assistant

Hupy and Abraham S.C., a personal injury law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant for our Gurnee, IL office. We provide 2 weeks of training, with a 6-month mentorship program. We are willing to train the right candidate, so those without prior law firm experience may apply.

A career at Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is very rewarding, helping injured clients navigate through the complicated insurance and medical claim process to get what they deserve.

Our Legal Assistants are responsible for opening new files and working with them until settlement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Open new client files & request accident reports as needed
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients while updating them on claim status and obtaining medical status updates
• Send letters of representation to third party liability carrier(s)
• Work with health care providers to ensure that medical bills are being billed to client's health insurance or med-pay
• Update insurance companies and subrogation providers on status of claims.
• Request and review medical records & bills to obtain details of medical treatment from accident or loss.
• Draft damages letters to send to liability carrier(s)
• Act as the clients "go to" person for questions regarding medical treatment, bills etc.
• Maintain and update computer database

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated superior customer service and administrative skills
• Innovative problem resolution
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer experience should include basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Background in account or case management, medical billing and coding, patient health records, release of information compliance, subrogation or in a law firm preferred

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time

Founded in 1969 in Milwaukee, personal injury law firm Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has a record of success, collecting over $1 billion for over 70,000 satisfied clients. With 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, the firm has a reputation of providing sound legal representation to accident victims and giving back to the community. The firm has donated more than $1 Million to thousands of charitable organizations.

Hupy and Abraham has received top rankings from national professional organizations and is voted best by the public. The firm and its staff have received over 250 awards praising its service and dedication to the legal field.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to note that Hupy and Abraham, S.C. participate in E-Verify, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our hiring process, we perform pre-employment background checks.