Legal Secretary - Workers' Compensation

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Law Firm of Degan, Blanchard & Nash is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in the bustling city of New Orleans. This is a full-time position in our Workers' Compensation department, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within a law firm with a focus on workers' compensation. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and has a strong understanding of legal practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and manage documents related to workers' compensation cases.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and hearings.
- Maintain and organize case files and legal documents.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation and legal research.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Qualifications:

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- Experience in insurance defense work is highly valued.
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential.
- Familiarity with Worldox and Coyote billing systems is a definite plus.
- Strong understanding of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.
- Exceptional accuracy and proficiency are required for this role.

Benefits Highlights:

- Life Insurance: We provide $25,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through United Health Care.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match.
- HSA.
- Dependent Care FSA.
- Generous PTO allotment.
- Flexible Work Schedules.
- Additional Supplemental insurances are also available through Reliance Standard and TransAmerica.

Physical Requirements:

- Extended periods of desk work, including sitting and computer usage.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when required.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Law Firm of Degan, Blanchard & Nash is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We participate in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Additional benefits include life insurance, long-term disability insurance, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan with match, HSA, dependent care FSA, generous PTO allotment, and flexible work schedules.
- Additional supplemental insurances are also available through Reliance Standard and TransAmerica.

Experience Information:

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- Experience in insurance defense work is highly valued.
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential.
- Familiarity with Worldox and Coyote billing systems is a definite plus.
- Strong understanding of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.

Join the dynamic team at Degan, Blanchard & Nash as a Legal Secretary in the Workers' Compensation department. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in this field to join our bustling downtown office in New Orleans. Our firm is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, HSA, dependent care FSA, generous PTO, flexible work schedules, additional supplemental insurances.

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Legal research, document management, case preparation, scheduling, communication, proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, familiarity with Worldox and Coyote billing systems, understanding of legal practices and court procedures, accuracy and attention to detail.

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Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within a law firm with a focus on workers' compensation.

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