About us: Demesmin and Dover PLLC. is a well-established law firm with a strong presence in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to both clients and employees. Since our inception in 2020, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding to over 90 employees, and establishing four offices throughout the state.

At Demesmin and Dover PLLC, we pride ourselves on being more than just a law firm; we are a family. Our core values revolve around treating everyone with love, care, and respect, a philosophy we affectionately call “FIRMly”. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive professionally and personally.

Summary: The Pre-Litigation Paralegal manages all aspects of personal injury cases, from beginning to end. Our Pre-Litigation Paralegal must be able to gather, analyze and research information and documents; manage a moderate to high-volume caseload; must be able to multi-task, prioritize and have excellent attention to detail; must be a positive team-player and able to function in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Our Pre-Litigation Paralegal will handle all pre-suit communications and act as the center of communication for and between the client, attorney, medical providers, lien holders, insurance companies; assist in coordinating and managing medical treatment care for clients as necessary; update the client on the case progression; escalate issues to the attorney; gather all case related medical records and bills; prepare demands; prepare files for reductions post settlement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of personal injury cases from beginning of treatment to finalization
Gather, analyze, and research information and documents 
Point of communication between the client, attorney, medical providers, lien holders, and insurance companies 
Assist in coordinating and managing medical treatment care for clients as necessary 
Update the client on case progression 
Escalate issues to the attorney 
Gather all case related medical records and bills 
Prepare demands 
Prepare files for reductions 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, required
Paralegal Certification; preferred
A minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) experience, required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Smokeball Case Management Software experience a plus
Proficiency with computers, telephone lines, and other related office equipment
Professional attitude and appearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and reporting skills
Excellent organizational skills
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service attitude

Benefits:

·       Medical

·       Vision

·       Dental

·       Group Life Insurance

·       401(k) Plan + Matching

·       Worker’s Compensation

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Paid Time Off

·       Holidays Off

·       Short Term Disability

Salary: $50,000-$65,000 per year

Schedule: This position is ON-SITE in our Fort. Lauderdale office, with no remote/ hybrid schedule. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am-5:30pm

Equal Opportunity Statement: Demesmin & Dover provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Background Check: As part of our hiring process, all candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a background check.

Please Note:

• The background check will be conducted after the job offer is extended.
• A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is considered on an individual basis.
• If you have concerns or questions about the background check process, please feel free to reach out to humanresources@dd-legal.com

We are committed to fair hiring practices and ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees.