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Job description
Personal Injury Legal Secretary / Litigation AssistantWe are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Legal Secretary / Litigation Assistant to join a highly respected and fast-paced Louisiana plaintiff litigation practice.The ideal candidate must have prior experience specifically handling plaintiff-side car and trucking accident injury claims and be capable of managing files from intake through settlement or trial with minimal supervision.This position serves as a critical component of the litigation team. The Legal Secretary will act as a case manager, client liaison, litigation coordinator, and trial support professional while ensuring cases move efficiently and clients receive exceptional communication and support.Case Management & Litigation SupportManage litigation files from intake through settlement or trialDraft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondenceCoordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial datesMaintain attorney calendars and litigation deadlinesPrepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and mediation materialsHandle state and federal e-filing, including work within the Western District of LouisianaClient & Insurance CoordinationConduct client intake and gather accident-related documentationOpen and manage bodily injury and property damage claimsCommunicate with adjusters, medical providers, opposing counsel, and clientsAssist clients with rental vehicles, property damage, and insurance issuesFollow up consistently with clients regarding treatment compliance and medical progressMedical & Settlement SupportSchedule medical treatment appointments promptlyObtain and organize medical records, billing, and imagingMaintain medical chronologies and specials summariesPrepare settlement demands and supporting documentationAssist with lien negotiation and resolutionPrepare settlement statements and disbursement sheets accounting for providers, experts, and expensesTechnical & Administrative ExpectationsE-filing in Louisiana state and federal courtsMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal case management software such as Clio, Filevine, Needles, Smart Advocate, or similar systemsPDF organization, Bates stamping, OCR, and electronic file managementZoom depositions and virtual mediation coordination
Worksite address
opelousas, LA, 70570, US
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