Accident Benefits Assistant

Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Law Firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Accident Benefits Assistant to join our Barrie Office. The successful candidate will have experience working with Tort Law, and possess strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and creative thinking skills.

Job Summary

The Accident Benefits Assistants provide daily Administrative support to the Accident Benefits Specialists.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Acquire protected account directions for client file request updates on balances, route to team to request final balances prior to settlement

· Complete OCF6s and submit to Insurer for payment to client, following-up if payment not received

· Enter limitations in ProLaw (PL), with full details and limitation date

· Enter in medical events, contact client and provide date, request confirmation of attendance, arranging transportation if required

· Send correspondence to assessors office and burn medical CD for assessor

· Schedule case conference meetings and mediations

· Schedule and request catastrophic/expert appointments, reports and transportation

· Scan and route all reports from providers to applicable team members

· Send out initial AB Letter requesting file, forwarding any documents or files requested by AB and request prepayment

· Enter and update documents sent to AB

· Request payments/coordinate and communicate to clerks regarding any partial payment by tort

· Request any changes regarding new providers, contact numbers, etc. to PL

· Complete or assist in application for mediation, provide all supporting documentation and submit

· Enter reminders for SOC, reviewing for any errors or omissions

· Provide limitations reports and review new files in PF for any denials and immediate limitations

· Send general inquires, letters, phone and email communications to AB, client, etc. Draft and send partially completed Treatment and assessment plans OCF18 to providers to submit

· Provide the following charts for ABS: protected accounts, limitations, 60 day LTRs, AB status on each new client

· Other additional duties assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Mandatory

· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb organizational skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy

· Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly at all times with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties

· Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

· Knowledge of Outlook calendar and Microsoft Office Suites with the ability to learn additional software applications with ease

· Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere

Preferred

· Minimum of 2 years experience as an Accident Benefits/Tort Legal Administrator/ Law Clerk in Personal Injury Law Firm

· Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Program or equivalent program using same skillset

· Extensive knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and the Rules of Civil Procedure

· Experience working in a fast pace environment handling 150+ ab/tort files

· Superior communication skills, both verbal and written

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence to Heather Wilson. Please include a cover letter, copy of relevant diploma, etc., resume and reference letters if available.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Oatley Vigmond; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oatley Vigmond is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.oatleyvigmond.com.

Benefits:

· Overtime pay

· Dental care

· Vision Care

· Extended Health Care

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Program

· Life Insurance

· Disability Insurance

· Free on-site parking

· Paid Time Off

· Company Events

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person