Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation
About The Position
The Legal Assistant provides administrative support to three or more attorneys in a workers' compensation practice. The role handles attorney calendars, correspondence and pleadings, communications, and scheduling for mediations and depositions. It also requests information from parties involved in litigated cases, helps other support staff as needed, and manages competing priorities. Additional tasks may be assigned by supervising attorneys or management. The work is performed in an indoor office setting, Monday through Friday, on a 7.5-hour shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch, for 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge of and experience in civil defense litigation, including deadlines, requirements, and court filing procedures.
- Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook.
- Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat Pro for document production.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion and manage and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written communication and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with and ability to use digital transcription software.
- Exceptional proofreading skills.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to commute reliably or plan to relocate before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, certificate, or similar course of study in administrative support, legal secretarial assistance, or paralegal studies.
- Knowledge of case management software.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to three or more attorneys.
- Handle incoming mail and answer and respond to phone calls.
- Manage each attorney's calendar.
- Draft correspondence and pleadings.
- Schedule mediations and depositions.
- Request necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases.
- Assist other support staff as needed.
- Communicate and resolve competing priorities when appropriate.
- Complete other tasks assigned by supervising attorneys or management.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- HRA
- FSA
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays
- PTO accrual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
