What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Legal Assistant position at Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP?
The Law Office of Hanna Brophy is seeking a highly motivated and computer proficient lead legal assistant to work in a dynamic, fast paced workers' compensation law office.
In addition to the duties outlined for the Lead Appointed Assistant, key components of this position include management of the in-house litigation calendar, direct support to multiple attorneys, filing and serving legal documents and correspondence, answering telephones, and scheduling medical examinations and depositions.
The successful candidate must be accurate and productive, able to meet all established deadlines, have knowledge of Workers' Compensation Rules and possess a willingness to work as a team player.
Duties for Lead Legal Assistant (per office):
- Interview, select, and train legal assistants and legal file clerks. Assist OMP in supervision of staff.
- Review, approve, and transmit timesheets for non-exempt employees to the Business Office.
- Support the OMP as requested.
- Prepare and distribute weekly attorney calendar.
- Act as liaison for office equipment service and office suite services.
- Enter attorney expense reports into Aderant. This task can be delegated with the OMP’s permission.
- Order supplies and transmit office related invoices to the Business Office for payment. This task can be delegated with the OMP’s permission.
- Prepare outgoing mail. This task can be delegated with the OMP’s permission.
- Close files. This task can be delegated with the OMP’s permission.
Job Type: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Woodland Hills, CA 91367 - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Worker’s compensation: 3 years (Required)
- Customer service: 3 year (Preferred)
