Workers' Comp Legal Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Workers' Compensation team.
Be a part of a rapidly growing plaintiff's personal injury law firm with locations across the state of Louisiana. Our professional, dynamic, and driven team is dedicated to providing our clients with the best legal representation and client experience.
Our mission at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is to provide the highest quality of legal service, compassion, and support to our clients and their families.
We look for compassionate & empathetic personalities; innovative, competitive, fast-paced thinkers; and enthusiastic, positive team players.
Job Scope :
Assists Workers Compensation attorneys in different aspects of case management. Provides clerical and research support services including discovery;
research, investigations, and fact checking in an efficient and timely manner.
Functions :
- Gather and analyze information, as well as relevant documents associated with files, and enter pertinent information into case management software
- Prepare documents and correspondence such as typing discovery answers from clients into the proper format for attorney review
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects mostly including discovery and forms preparation
- Assists in drafting legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures as assigned by attorney.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case documents on assigned tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Legal Assistant / Paralegal experience a plus but not required
- Strong organization skills required
- High School diploma required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Ability to problem solve
Customer / Client focused
Teamwork oriented
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to multi-task
Ability to take initiative
Personal effectiveness / credibility
Skilled in time management
Technical capacity
At GMIA, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide benefits to meet those needs. In addition to being part of a team with a desire to help and serve others, we offer :
- Community service / involvement opportunities
- Regular events for staff, wellness, fun, and teambuilding
- Paid Time Off
- Early dismissal days
- Flexible start times
- Employee discount programs
- Employee recognition
Comprehensive benefits including :
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial protection plans
- Short term and long term disability
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Up to 6 week of fully paid maternity leave
- 401K Match
Pay is dependent on experience.
If this all speaks to you, apply now!
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