Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

$40,000 - $45,000/Yr

Mitchell & Associates, Aplc - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - New Orleans, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are looking for an experienced and efficient Legal Assistant to work with attorney Kiana Mitchell in our fast-paced workers' compensation practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are essential to the smooth operation of our legal office. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. You will be tasked with tracking client medical appointments and documents, updating clients about their cases, preparing initial letters of representation and physicians, responding to discovery requests, and preparing various pleadings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, we encourage you to reach out to us today! Please note that this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Request medical records and prepare medical summaries
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Prepare standard motions and memorandum in support under attorney supervision
• Calendaring client medical appointments and scheduling reminders
• Maintain medical mileage log for client reimbursements
• Present monthly earnings reports (1020s) to clients and provide them to adjusters
• Perform court runs as needed

Requirements

• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks