Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This is a 100% remote position, though current residency in California is required. Experience in legal work, especially in workers' compensation, is preferred. If no prior experience, we will provide training.

Duties

• Work closely with handling attorney to manage cases from beginning to end, including management of case file documentation, tracking deadlines and discovery, managing schedules, organizing electronic files, and preparing correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and medical evaluations. Including preparing necessary pleadings and correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents, such as forms, letters, and settlement documents utilizing EAMS Filenet.
• Exhibit professional phone etiquette while handling calls from clients, opposing counsel and other legal professionals.
• Maintain and update client information and case notes in our data management software (MerusCase). This also include entering billing for legal work performed.
• Navigate and utilize applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Kofax Power PDF and other legal software efficiently.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining case management systems.

Requirements

Join our growing team and contribute to delivering exceptional legal services while developing your career in a supportive environment!