Legal Assistant- Paralegal

Dudley Debosier • New Orleans, LA

22h

About The Position

Dudley DeBosier Personal Injury Lawyers, are currently searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. Our mission at Dudley DeBosier is to provide clients with high-quality legal representation while exceeding their client service expectations. We are a large organization; you must enjoy working in a fast-moving, energetic, and rapidly evolving environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to understand and interpret legal documents.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or combination of education and experience; preferred bachelors degree.
• 1 to 3 years experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal; preferred in Personal Injury Litigation.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication via phone, email, and in-person.
• Conduct case research.
• Request and maintain supporting documents.
• Review, upload, and process correspondence through our case management software.
• Schedule and maintain the Attorney's calendar.
• Schedule and participate in client meetings.
• Maintain client contact and schedule client appointments
• Prepare demands, answer discovery, and draft pleadings.
• Write medical record summaries and maintain billing accuracy.

Benefits

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Medical Leave
• 401K participation with company match
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree