Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, organized and dedicated full-time Pre-Litigation Assistant to join our firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some prior experience working in a law firm required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - required to comfortably communicate on the phone and via email with clients, carriers, counsel, and unrepresented claimants.
• Strong organization and time management skills coupled with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion/meeting of deadlines.
• Knowledge of Superior Court filing procedures is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction.
• Proficient in use of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel.

• Follow up email and telephone communications with claimant counsel, unrepresented claimants, and clients to secure documents including but not limited to settlement agreements, affidavits of heirship, lien status and other documentation required for the facilitation of pre-litigation settlements.
• Maintain active and ongoing email and telephone communication with clients and carriers regarding case status.
• Facilitate timely pre-litigation settlement payment to claimants through communications with carrier.
• Develop professional rapport with assigned pre-litigation file handlers to ensure effective communication concerning file handing needs and daily maintenance assigned pre-litigation matters.