Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A.•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority- and women-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to support a high-volume practice. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys handling workers’ compensation defense matters. This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of the WC defense process, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage a heavy, fast-paced desk with competing deadlines.

Requirements

5+ years of legal assistant experience supporting workers’ compensation defense matters
Strong knowledge of the workers’ compensation defense process
Experience with EAMS e-filing and WCAB procedures required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Typing speed of 70+ WPM
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

Process, edit, format, file, and serve legal documents from dictation
Prepare WCAB-compliant pleadings utilizing EAMS
Execute Panel QME requests and manage the selection process
Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
Manage attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and follow-ups
Organize and maintain case files (physical and electronic), ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Monitor case progress and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement
Handle detailed timekeeping and assist with billing entry
Obtain subpoenaed records and assist with document production requests
Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed