Personal Injury Legal Assistant | Growth, Impact & Team

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team in Gonzales, LA. The role covers case management, client communication, and litigation support in a fast-paced personal injury practice.

You will work in-office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting attorneys through intake, discovery, and trial preparation with a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in personal injury or a high-volume legal environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal procedures
• Experience drafting discovery
• Excels at managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates professionally and effectively
• Takes initiative and demonstrates proactive problem-solving
• Comfortable using case management software (Litify)

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support your assigned attorney throughout the case lifecycle from intake to settlement or trial.
• Client Communication: Provide regular case updates and compassionate client service.
• Claims & Insurance Coordination: Initiate insurance claims and maintain updates with adjusters.
• Document Preparation: Prepare letters, pleadings, affidavits, and other documents per procedures.
• Case Investigation & File Management: Gather intake data and medical records, keep files organized.

Skills

Case management

Client communication

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Tools

Litify

Job description

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team in Gonzales, LA. The role covers case management, client communication, and litigation support in a fast-paced personal injury practice.

You will work in-office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting attorneys through intake, discovery, and trial preparation with a client-focused approach.