What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant I position at Michael Sullivan & Assoc?
Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with workers' compensation experience to join our team in Fresno. The Legal Assistant maintains a close professional relationship with attorneys and manages their day-to-day activities.
JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant:
- provides administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor
- prepares correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents
- schedules medical appointments
- proofreads documents for spelling and grammar
- organizes and maintains files
- screens telephone calls and visitors
- reads and responds to mail.
Skills & Experience
Requirements:
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate OR Bachelor's Degree
- at least two years’ of workers' compensation experience
- strong written and oral communication
- highly organized
- MS Word proficiency
- type 50 wpm
- demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality
ABOUT US
Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Michael Sullivan & Associates offers a competitive salary, casual environment, and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and much, much more!
If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via email. No calls or faxes, please.
Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
