Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation Defense

JBA•Agoura Hills, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

An established and growing California workers' compensation defense firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant. The firm has been recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and has won several Best Places to Work awards. This position offers a competitive compensation package, excellent work/life balance, and a collaborative and casual work environment. The role involves performing a full range of complex and responsible secretarial and legal work, coordinating the preparation of legal documents and correspondence, and supporting assigned attorneys.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm required.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.
Ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, and employees.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.
Work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have pride in work product.
This is a fast-paced position that requires critical thinking skills, and the ability to problem-solve.
In addition, this role must work collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

A1- Law Case Management Software, VTransact, and EAMS are a plus.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and work well under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
Compose routine letters and memoranda using knowledge of work area instructions and guidelines.
Maintain files, logs, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned attorney.
Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents and Trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions as applicable.
Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines, scanners.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Other duties as assigned.