What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant position at Goldberg Segalla LLP?
POSITION SUMMARY: :Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to provide Workers' Compensation attorneys that have a high volume of work with legal assistant support within our West Palm Beach office. This job is responsible for assisting with a wide range of legal tasks that enhance the attorneys’ effectiveness. Job duties will include, but are not limited to, opening and closing files, completing budgets, drafting documents, calendaring deadlines, sending reports to clients, and saving to the document management system.
This position is eligible to be hybrid after in-office training is completed
KEY QUALITIES:
- Communication Skills: Ability to document and present legal research and related information to supervising attorney(s) promptly.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using computers for legal research, and other legal tasks. Familiarity with software (e.g., Microsoft Suite) for organizing and maintaining legal documents.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop good relationships with clients and professionals, making clients comfortable sharing personal case information. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines. Excellent organizational skills are essential.
- Research Skills: Strong research and investigative skills for conducting legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and articles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
- Knowledge of legal documents and terminology as it relates to Workers’ Compensation such as subpoenas, Affidavits of Service and Affirmations.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.
- Assist with filings, appeals, rebuttals, and other various motions.
- Draft demand letters and pursue discovery from opposing counsel.
- Draft and complete Affidavit of Service.
- Manage and calendar placeholders.
- Save all emails, documents and filings in the document management system.
- Send out hearing reports, interim reports, and deposition reports.
- Open and close files in addition to completing information sheets.
- Coordinate witness prep per business need.
- Maintain caseload and/or hearing trackers per business need.
- Assist with budgets and rejected invoices.
- Serve surveillance and assist with evidence cover letter.
- Daily management of attorney’s billable entries as needed.
- Daily reminder of deadlines.
- Organize and reassign documents and emails within the case management system.
- Other assigned duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE: :
- Associates degree preferred, 2 administrative experience.
- Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
- Clear communication and information exchange in English.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens.
- Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
- Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries.
BENEFITS:
This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business - we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good, are traits we all embody.
