Legal Assistant I

LWCC People Operations•Baton Rouge, LA

15h

About The Position

The Legal Assistant I provides efficient and skilled legal secretarial support services to LWCC’s Claims Legal Department. The role supports the department with correspondence and document preparation, file and calendar management, meeting coordination, telephone and visitor assistance, litigated-file data entry, independent medical examination scheduling, records coordination, statistical reporting, and invoice processing. The position also requires the ability to learn, adapt to, and implement new technology.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of experience as a legal secretary.
Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
Ability to transcribe dictated material quickly and accurately.
Computer literacy and working knowledge of word processing, Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a legal secretary in an insurance defense setting.

Responsibilities

Type or transcribe, edit, and proofread the legal department’s correspondence, memos, reports, and documents accurately, professionally, and on time.
Compose and type correspondence and memos as assigned or anticipated for the legal department.
Open and close legal files and maintain an organized, accurate legal filing system.
Coordinate meetings by scheduling dates and conference rooms, preparing materials, and notifying appropriate personnel.
Maintain the legal department’s appointment calendar and diary system.
Answer and route incoming telephone calls, take messages as needed, and greet and announce visitors professionally.
Enter and update litigated-file data in the computer system, including claim nature, litigation period, and attorney time spent on the file.
Schedule independent medical examinations and arrange to obtain medical and other evidentiary records.
Coordinate data accumulation and ensure the accuracy of data in statistical reports and lists.
Process invoices and payments for medical records and vendors in a timely manner.
Learn, adapt to, and implement new technology.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.