Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Semmes Bowen and Semmes•Mclean, VA

1d•$50,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening in our McLean office for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with experience in workers' compensation and insurance defense. This candidate will be responsible for administrative and paralegal duties. We offer the opportunity for hybrid/remote work; however, this candidate will need to be available in the office most days of the week Monday through Friday. Semmes is a paperless office environment. Compensation: $50,000 to $75,000 annually including bonus

Requirements

Requirements include at least at least 2 years of workers' compensation or liability experience.
Excellent communication and software skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, e-filing, etc.)
Must possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Federal Black Lung cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

Track billable time on a daily basis.
Prepare legal documents and general correspondence; draft standard correspondence; proofread, edit, and format documents.
Prepare paper court filings and electronic filings.
Organize, file, and manage electronic and paper documents, exhibits, pleading bibles, trial binders and closing bibles.
Organize and submit documents for timely entry into the firm’s docket system.
Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
Request /organize and summarize medical records.
Draft motions and answer interrogatories.
Extensive client contact must possess excellent verbal and written skills.