Legal Assistant Paralegal

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! We are a fast-paced and successful plaintiff’s personal injury firm that offers great benefits, with opportunities to advance and learn. Our Baton Rouge office is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with Personal Injury experience to add to our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain client communication on a regular basis
• Gather and analyze intake information, as well as relevant documents associated with new files and enter pertinent information into case management software
• Initiate claims, verify coverage and maintain communication with insurance adjusters to provide case status updates
• Maintain a checklist of standard tasks and reminders associated with cases assigned to you, through our case management software
• Coordinates investigation of defendant’s insurance coverage
• Input and maintain health insurance liens
• Prepare documents and correspondence such as letters of representation, demand letters, billing inquiries, etc
• Assist clients in coordinating medical care for injuries associated with their case
• Input and track all expenses associated with client files by utilizing case management software
• Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills and loss of wages
• Review and interpret medical records and reports
• Draft settlement demands for attorney review
• Update case details regarding demands, settlements and closings on a regular basis by utilizing case management software
• Answer and help prepare discovery, including requests to produce and interrogatories
• Obtain and maintain necessary information for each file that includes calls to clients and follow-up to ensure sure that the documents are provided
• File complaints, motions, voluntary dismissals and necessary litigation documents
• Prepare necessary documents for hearings, e.g., motion to compel hearings
• Prepare motions, pleadings and other documents
• Prepare mediation and trial binders
• Prepare closings upon settlement and coordinate the signing of the closing and attend closings
• Draft correspondence
• Contact insurance adjuster
• Trial and mediation preparation

Requirements:

• 3+ years as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Positive attitude
• Proficiency with office software, including: Word and Outlook