Impactful Workers' Comp Legal Assistant — PTO & Benefits

Dudley DeBosier; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short term disability

Life insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support the WC team from intake to resolution. You will manage client communications, calendar deadlines, draft basic pleadings, and handle document scanning, mail, and file management while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of legal assistant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organization, time management, and a team-oriented,

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Customer service focused, detail-oriented and proactive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent with time management and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced, structured and changing environment.
• Able to work with a high sense of urgency.
• Professional and courteous with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contacting clients, adjusters and providers on a regular basis and calls are returned in a timely manner.
• Initial file setup into case management software.
• Mail management of all incoming/outgoing mail, email or fax.
• Calendar management for attorneys regarding deadlines, client meetings and all other scheduled events as well as confirming addresses for meetings.
• Preparation of any settlement documents when necessary.
• Scanning of documents to the appropriate party and/or client file.
• Close out of electronic files in a timely manner.
• Drafting of basic legal pleadings

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support the WC team from intake to resolution. You will manage client communications, calendar deadlines, draft basic pleadings, and handle document scanning, mail, and file management while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of legal assistant experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organization, time management, and a team-oriented,