Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our growing team.
As one of Louisiana's leading plaintiff personal injury law firms, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and an outstanding client experience. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality legal service with compassion, integrity, and unwavering support for our clients and their families. We value individuals who are empathetic, innovative, driven, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Case Management: Support your assigned attorney throughout the entire case lifecycle, from intake through settlement or trial, ensuring cases remain organized, accurate, and moving forward efficiently under attorney supervision.
Client Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for clients by providing regular case updates, answering questions, and delivering a compassionate and professional client experience.
Claims & Insurance Coordination: Initiate insurance claims, verify coverage, maintain communication with insurance adjusters, and provide timely case status updates throughout the life of each claim.
Document Preparation: Prepare legal correspondence and case documents, including letters of representation, demand letters, billing inquiries, routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and other legal documentation in accordance with judicial procedures.
Case Investigation & File Management: Gather intake information, collect medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, and other supporting evidence while maintaining complete, organized case files within the firm's case management system.
Litigation Support: Assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, hearings, and other litigation activities by organizing case materials, coordinating deadlines, filing pleadings, and attending trials or hearings when needed.
Calendar & Administrative Support: Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate meetings with clients and other professionals, manage deadlines, and provide additional administrative support to ensure efficient case progression.
Technology Utilization: Utilize case management software to maintain accurate case information, document activity, and support efficient workflow throughout every stage of the case.
Experience: Brings experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in personal injury or a high-volume legal environment. Paralegal certification is a plus.
Legal Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of legal procedures, including familiarity with federal court processes and terminology. Experience drafting discovery is preferred.
Organization & Time Management: Excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills: Communicates professionally and effectively with attorneys, clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, courts, and other stakeholders while providing exceptional client service.
Problem-Solving: Takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and approaches challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using case management software and other legal technology to maintain case files, organize documentation, and improve efficiency.
Teamwork & Professionalism: Brings a collaborative attitude, personal credibility, and a commitment to supporting attorneys, teammates, and clients while contributing to a positive office culture.
On-Site Commitment: Able to work in-office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is a law firm specializing in personal injury cases.