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Legal Secretary

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Apr 17,2018 Location USA Baton Rouge LA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - Personal Injury

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

We are a rapidly growing plaintiffs personal injury law firm with an immediate need for a full-time, litigation legal secretary/assistant.

Essential Functions/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.
  • 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.
  • Performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, taking dictation, composing and typing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail.
  • Provides support to attorney(s) in the preparation of cases for hearing, mediation, and trial.
  • Draft settlement demands for attorney review.
  • Update case details regarding demands, settlements and closings on a regular basis by utilizing case management software.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

2 years' administrative skills in an office environment

Company info

Company Profile

Plaintiffs personal injury law firm