Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP • Charlotte, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support to three or more attorneys. The role supports attorneys and other staff with case-related and office tasks, handles competing priorities, and completes other duties assigned by supervising attorneys or management.

The position is based in an indoor office setting with modest noise, lighting and ventilation, and air conditioning or heating. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break (7.5 working hours per day and 37.5 hours per week).

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of and experience in civil defense litigation, including knowledge of deadlines, requirements, and court filing procedures.
• Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat Pro for document production.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use digital transcription software.
• Exceptional proofreading skills.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

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

• Handle incoming mail.
• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Pet insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED