What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Assistant position at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Limited Liability Company?
Our Case Assistant position is an in-office, full-time role at our Baton Rouge location. Ideally, a case assistant will learn and grow to a point at which he/she can transition into a legal assistant/paralegal position in our firm. The duties include, but are not limited to:
- Initiates claims, verifies coverage and maintains communication with insurance adjusters to provide case status updates.
- Maintains a checklist of standard tasks and reminders associated with cases assigned to you, through our case management software.
- Coordinates investigation of defendant’s insurance coverage.
- Inputs and maintains health insurance liens.
- Prepares documents and correspondence such as letters of representation, demand letters, billing inquiries, etc.
- Assists clients in coordinating medical care for injuries associated with their case
- Collects documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills and loss of wages.
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.