Legal Assistant for Elder Abuse

Legal Assistant  for Elder Abuse

The Legal Assistant  Elder Abuse plays a vital dual role in ensuring both the administrative and substantive support of elder abuse litigation cases. This position combines responsibilities from case management and medical records coordination, serving as a central point of contact for clients, providers, attorneys, and internal teams. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach to vulnerable clients.
 
 

Key Responsibilities

Client Communication & Onboarding

· Initiate client contact within 24 hours of case assignment and provide compassionate guidance through the intake process.

· Confirm and update contact information, identify heirs, and collect critical documentation (POA, death certificates, etc.).

· Explain litigation timelines, expectations, and next steps to clients clearly and empathetically.

· Coordinate and prepare opening documents including Attorney-Client Agreements, HIPAA/HITECH forms, and privilege notices.

Records Coordination & Compliance

· Review intake documentation and assess case file completeness.
 

· Request, collect, and organize all necessary medical and legal records (hospital, nursing home, law enforcement, etc.) within 24–48 hours of case intake.
 

· Ensure proper notice placement with government health programs (Medicare, Medicaid, IEHP, etc.).
 

· Confirm all documentation complies with HIPAA and confidentiality obligations.

· Obtain and organize law enforcement records, incident reports, photos, videos, and death certificates where applicable.

Case Oversight & Strategic Advancement

· Monitor and update the MR (Medical Records) Tracker; troubleshoot delays and ensure timely follow-ups.
 
· Work with attorneys and paralegals to ensure merit review materials are complete and submitted on time.

· Track litigation benchmarks including claim filings, service of complaint, discovery, and mediation prep.

· Organize witness statements, liability evidence, declarations, and other supporting materials.

· For serious injury cases, ensure documentation of policy limits and critical medical or insurance data.

Discovery & Litigation Support

· Assist in coordinating depositions, including scheduling and prepping clients.
 

· Track propounded and received discovery and ensure attorney follow-up on meet & confer requirements.

Settlement & Lien Support

· Support mediation prep by organizing accurate damages memos, lien summaries, and billing documents.
 

· Coordinate lien intake, CPLs, ICD codes, and final demand tracking.
 

· Communicate with lienholders and ensure accurate and timely resolution post-settlement.

Client Advocacy & Satisfaction

· Educate clients on expectations related to lost wages, credit impacts, and general case progress.

· Provide biweekly client check-ins and maintain a strong service standard throughout the litigation process.

· Proactively resolve client concerns, escalate issues as needed, and support collection of positive feedback.

Documentation & System Management

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate case entries in the firm’s case management system (e.g., Litify).

· Digitize and categorize all documents per firm protocols

· Ensure timely scanning, naming, and uploading of all case documents for both physical and digital files.

· Keep master case list updated, removing inactive cases and maintaining document integrity.
 Qualifications & Skills

· Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, healthcare, or case management setting (elder abuse/personal injury preferred).

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

· Working knowledge of medical terminology, legal procedures, and HIPAA standards.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and case management platforms (Litify preferred).

· Compassionate, professional demeanor and ability to work under pressure

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive salary based on experiencs

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
·  401(k) plan
 · Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 personal, 6 sick days

· Paid holidays

· Free parking

· Growth and training opportunities in a collaborative team environment