Legal Assistant (Accident Report Specialist)-Remote from Argentina, Nicaragua, C

Grow with us! We are featured in Inc. Magazine's prestigious 2023 Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List and are the 25th fastest-growing private company in the entire state of Louisiana!Do you find satisfaction in helping people and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their communities? Laborde Earles is committed to providing quality representation to our clients and being fully attentive to their needs, which starts by providing the same favorable environment for our team members. Join us in standing up for our clients, with our community, by our work, and beside each other!The Opportunity Expanding Personal Injury Law Firm has an immediate opening for am Accident Report Specialist to support our paralegals. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys administrative and clerical work, including data entry. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Your main responsibility will be to make sure that all tasks assigned by the paralegals are completed quickly, accurately, and on time. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys administrative and clerical work, can follow instructions carefully, and works well as part of a team.ObjectiveObtain and review accident reports from law enforcement agencies and departments of transportation.Desired Outcomes Accountable for requesting, receiving and documenting accident reports. Request/download accident report. Confirm DOI (Date of Incident) Accountable for documenting case data. Add all parties to case management software (Litify). Send accident information to Precedent to open claims. Accountable to claims setup. Set up claims in case management software (Litify). Add details to Insurance tab in case management software (Litify). Add accident information to Details tab in case management software (Litify). Send Chatter to Paralegal when the above is complete via case management software (Litify). Accountable for attorney input regarding investigative materials and follow-up. Are there: Police photos; Witness statements; Body or dash cam footage? Ask attorney if we need the above. If yes, request those items requested by attorney. Accountable for updating Paralegal with Tasks status every 7 days via case management software (Litify) Chatter. RequirementsSkills/AbilitiesFluent in English – excellent oral and written communication skillsBi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plusData entry and record keepingAttention to detailAbility to manage multiple follow-up tasks with accuracy and prioritizationMulti-tasking across phone and email handling high volume / stressConfident and strong judgmentProblem analysis and problem-solvingProfessionalism and confidentialityWillingness to perform any/all tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or firm leadership in support of the firm’s growth and successEducation and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Cloud-based systems Basic understanding of legal terminology and case types – motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, etc. Proficient with Windows and/or macOS with basic troubleshooting/computer literacy Document management – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Nitro PDF E-signature platforms (DocuSign) Case management systems (CMS) – Litify or Salesforce are a plus Softphone applications/dedicated business phones with call recording/monitoring VoIP systems (Zoom, Teams, Vonage, RingCentral) Data privacy regulations / adherence to HIPAA (USA) or GDPR (outside of USA) 1-3 years customer service experience, preferably within legal, medical or insurance industries Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerHardware / Internet RequirementsProcessor : Intel Core i5 (10th Gen or newer) / AMD Ryzen 5 / Apple M seriesRam: 16GBOperating System: Windows 11 or macOS 15 SequoiaWebcam: 1080p resolution or betterDownload and upload : Minimum 100 MbpsWho We AreWe are a team and community-oriented personal injury law firm dedicated to winning for our clients who have had their lives turned upside down from injuries through no fault of their own. With multiple offices across Louisiana, we focus on ensuring people get maximum monetary compensation for various types of personal injuries or loss of a loved one from incidents like car wrecks, truck accidents, offshore, and workplace injuries. Our founders joined forces to build the premier law firm in Louisiana. With over 250 years of combined experience, our attorneys have earned a powerful reputation and have been nationally recognized as top trial lawyers. As a dedicated and high-performing team, we pride ourselves in our core values: All In, Work Hard, Play Hard, Honorable, Cutting Edge, Community, and Winners, Not Whiners. With all the proper tools in place, our mission is to stand up for our clients, stand with our community, stand by our work, and stand beside each other. You may begin your journey with Labor