Full Time Defense Legal Administrative Assistant

FULL TIME DEFENSE LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Location:Cleveland Ohio
Job Type:Full Time Onsite
Department:Workers Compensation Defense

About Us:

Perez Morris is a womenowned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus Ohio with offices in Cleveland Ohio New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country. We pride ourselves on being good people doing great legal work exceptionally well. We serve clients in industries ranging from retail to healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and logistics. We look for selfmotivated intelligent businessminded diverse personnel who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and in the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to fill the role of Hybrid Defense Paralegal & Legal Administrator in our Workers Compensation practice. This hybrid position will involve both paralegal duties and administrative tasks supporting attorneys and managing case files client communications and document preparation. The ideal candidate will be familiar with workers compensation laws procedures and the specific needs of defenseside legal teams to support our attorneys in workers compensation. This is a permanent position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Paralegal Duties:

• Assist attorneys in managing a caseload of workers compensation defense cases including preparing and filing documents drafting correspondence and conducting legal research.
• Prepare organize and maintain case files medical records and evidence.
• Coordinate and prepare for hearings depositions and trials including witness coordination and document preparation.
• Communicate with clients insurance adjusters and opposing counsel regarding case developments.
• Assist in the review and analysis of medical and workers compensation reports.
• Stay current with changes in workers compensation law and industry standards.

Legal Administrative Duties:

• Manage and maintain attorneys calendars scheduling meetings hearings and deadlines.
• Handle billing timekeeping and invoicing for attorneys as required.
• Draft and proofread correspondence memos and other legal documents.
• Perform general office administrative tasks including organizing files managing records and coordinating office supplies.
• Answer phone calls and emails responding to client inquiries or directing them to the appropriate legal team member.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines in all administrative tasks.
• Assist in the implementation of office policies and procedures for efficient operations.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in Paralegal Studies Legal Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a defense paralegal or admin in workers compensation law.
• Strong understanding of workers compensation laws regulations and defense practices.
• Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong problemsolving skills and proactive approach to handling tasks.

This position is for our Cleveland Ohio office. Hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) but additional hours could be required as necessary. The firm offers full benefits including paid holidays and vacation health care insurance 401k and an excellent work environment.Submit your resume to Leah Mako Director of People Operations at

Perez Morris is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspective and work to foster an environment of equity and inclusion.

Required Experience:

Manager