Legal Assistant – Workers Compensation

Role Overview

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, including attorney dictation, ensuring accuracy and content continuity, and send approved documents to recipients.
• Perform administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling depositions, evaluations, and settlement conferences, sending notices, and maintaining court calendars.
• Prepare and file court documents using e-filing systems, and mail documents as necessary.
• Communicate with Applicant’s attorneys, adjusters, and medical professionals when needed.
• Subpoena records through vendors and arranges for interpreters and transportation when required.
• Update and maintain case management systems such as Merus, including contact records, document management, and case information.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and court personnel through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email.

Requirements

• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy in word processing and document preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal (preferred).
• Familiarity with online court filing systems (preferred).
• Ability to work efficiently with multiple attorneys simultaneously (preferred).
• Experience using dictation and transcription software (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Work Remotely
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Employer Matching after 6 months
• Paid Parental Leave
• Optional Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Continuous Training/Learning
• End of the Year Party
• Employee Referral Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Internet Reimbursement if working remote