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Paralegal / Legal Assistant (New Orleans)
Metairie, United States
The Paralegal / Legal Assistant assists the assigned attorney in all aspects of case management, from case inception to settlement or trial. Will assist attorney by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. It is expressly understood and practiced that all duties associated with this position are performed under the direct supervision of the assigned attorney.
Job Duties
- 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.
- Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills and loss of wages.
- Update case details on a regular basis
- Assists in drafting legal documents including routine pleadings and motions
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Maintains Attorney calendar
- Experience as a legal assistant required
- Knowledge of federal court process / language
- Experience drafting discovery a plus
- Ability to work high volume and remain detail oriented
- Experience calendaring for a supervisor/attorney
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
Compensation is dependent upon experience.
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