Legal Assistant

Overview
Do you want to work for a firm where you are not just a number? Where you can make a difference for your colleagues and in the lives of injured workers? Where you can work collaboratively?

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and collaborative culture focused on helping injury victims. Our goal is to provide our clients with the resources they need to get back on their feet.

We are a Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation firm that is on track to grow, and we need an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team and work collaboratively to help our clients.

If you do not work well with others and you are not interested in personal and/or professional growth, this is not the place for you.

We want to be known for helping our clients come out of devastating accidents feeling as though they have a team behind them that really cares and is fighting for them. We want to grow and help our team grow with us, so we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who can hit the ground running. If this is you, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of Workers' Compensation case management, including working up discovery, legal correspondence, reviewing records, and communicating with all parties
• Organize and maintain all case files, including medical records
• Draft pleadings/documents for attorney review
• Review legal documents to ensure adherence to all legal requirements
• Process IMR Applications
• Order/ Subpoena/ Obtain records
• Schedule medical appointments
• Communicate with clients and outside counsel as requested
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
• This list is not exhaustive and includes other duties as assigned. I have added it to your letter.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or Paralegal certification are required
• 2 years of workers’ compensation case management process experience is preferred - preferably as a case manager, or related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant at a law firm
• Capable of drafting legal documents and conducting legal research is vital
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software if necessary
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once and follow up as necessary with little oversight
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Full-time, in-office position
• Must be bilingual in Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person