Legal Assistant/paralegal workers' compensation defense firm

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated workers' compensation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our defense law firm. In this role, you will provide assistance to lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented. Should have a minimum 3 years experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients and witnesses

Prepare case documents such as MSC statements, trial exhibits, obtain QME panel lists, schedule medical exams, analyze documents, subpoena records and work in EAMS

Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

Monitor due dates

Maintain and update documentation

Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant at a workers compensation law firm

Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system in workers' compensation

Highly organized with document management experience

Excellent research skills

Comfortable Microsoft Office, EAMS and Merus

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Full-time