Legal Assistant (Florida Workers' Compensation)

Albert & Mackenzie, LLP•California, United States, CA

13d•Remote

About The Position

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support its growing Florida practice. The role supports attorneys with Florida workers' compensation defense matters, including legal drafting, discovery, case management, client communications, filing, and trial preparation. The position is remote and open to Florida residents only, in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
Strong knowledge of Florida workers' compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat or Kofax.
Experience with Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
Experience with the eJCC filing system and legal case management software.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
Typing speed of at least 75 WPM and strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
Collaborate with attorneys to support timely and effective case management.
Receive and transcribe legal dictation, including status reports, conference summaries, and settlement disbursement reports.
Proofread and correct materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
Respond to discovery requests, prepare objections, and maintain electronic records.
Manage case files, track deadlines, review calendars, create tasks, and coordinate client communications.
E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists and case summaries.
Accurately document and bill for work and tasks according to billing procedures.
Receive and place telephone calls.