Premier Medical Resources is looking for a Legal Coordinator to join our team!
The Legal Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Legal Case Managers, coordinating and scheduling physicians’ testimony for trial, arbitration and deposition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee staff regarding work assignments, clinical priorities and performance issues of clinical staff
- Provide oversight and training to the Legal Case Manager
- Ensure compliance with current healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards
- Monitor and reinforce policies, procedures and ethical conduct
- Resolve issues in a real-time environment, including customer service issues and complaints
- Maintain staff records, reviews and approves employee timesheets
- Provide monthly statistics to accountants/CEO/COO
- Manage a high volume of case load monthly
- Review all Notice of Deposition (NOD) and/or Cross Notice and forward to legal for review
- Prepare Dropbox link (per Legal’s request) if notice includes Subpoena Duces Tecum (SDT)
- Track payments for all trials/deposition for physicians’ monthly reimbursement
- Communicate time sensitive information to respective personal and follow up
- Collaborate with clinic manager, legal assistants, paralegals, attorneys as well as opposing counsels
- Provide legal team information promptly to assist in preparing physicians and/or filing motions if needed
- Schedule pre-deposition, deposition, trial conferences between physician and attorney via Zoom, telephone or in person prior to scheduled event
- Obtain all records, documents, exhibits and prepare binder (hardcopy and/or electronic) for physician review and preparation
- Protect patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance with policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
- Other duties as assigned Legal Coordinator
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of common deadlines and protocols for depositions, trials, and depositions upon written questions (DWQs)
- Strong knowledge of affidavit and subpoenas
- Excellent organization, time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Understand the importance of the time sensitive information and how it could affect a provider’s schedule • Ability to help build a culture of respect, accountability and trust
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Paralegal certification
- Four (4) years of experience in personal injury law
- Two (2) years of experience managing records
BENEFITS:
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Employee Assistant Program
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO + Holidays
Please visit our website for more information:
www.pmr-healthcare.com
Premier Medical Resources is a healthcare management company headquartered in Northwest Houston, Texas. At Premier Medical Resources, our goal is to leverage and combine the expertise and skillset of our employees to drive quality in all we do. Our goal is to create career pathways for our employees just starting their professional career, and to those who seek to bring their expertise and leadership as we strive to combine best practices and industry excellence. Come join our team at Premier Medical Resources where passion and career meet.
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment with Premier Medical Resources is contingent on the the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.