Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation Defense
Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation Defense
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
An established and growing California workers compensation defense firm with multiple offices in California is seeking a Workers Compensation Defense Legal Assistant. Named a Great Place to Work inand 2023 as well as the winner of several Best Places to Work awards. We offer a competitive compensation package including 100 companysponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance; Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life insurance benefits; a 401k plan; paid time off; and optional voluntary dental plan. We also offer excellent work/life balance in a collaborative and casual work environment.
Job description
Legal Assistant Workers Compensation Defense
** Work Remote Optional California Residents ONLY
Job Purpose:
Under general direction perform a full range of complex and responsible secretarial and legal work utilizing legal terminology procedures and documents. Coordinate preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports conference summaries settlement disbursement reports etc.
- Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar spelling punctuation format syntax and content.
- Compose routine letters and memoranda using knowledge of work area instructions and guidelines.
- Maintain files logs and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned attorney.
- Prepare PreTrial Conference Statements settlement documents and Trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions as applicable.
- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
- Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines scanners.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers compensation defense firm required.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word Adobe Acrobat and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
- Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing proofreading spelling and grammar skills.
- A1 Law Case Management Software VTransact and EAMS are a plus.
- Ability to interact effectively with the public clients and employees; maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact; work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized detailoriented and work well under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have pride in work product. This is a fastpaced position that requires critical thinking skills and the ability to problemsolve. In addition this role must work collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels to achieve goals.
Employment Type
Full Time
