Workers Compensation Legal Assistant

Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Full-Time – Legal Support Staff
Reports To: Workers’ Compensation Attorneys / Team Lead

The Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant provides essential administrative and litigation support to attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation group. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong grasp of legal processes, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic law-firm environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, demonstrates attention to detail, and contributes effectively to a team handling workers’ compensation and related defense work.

Note:

Duties may be adjusted based on firm needs and evolving case priorities.

• Prepare and draft legal documents, correspondence, cover sheets, and transmittals related to workers’ compensation defense matters.
• Manage case files, including opening new matters, tracking deadlines, calendar management, and closing cases.
• Prepare settlement agreements, file pleadings, and coordinate document production and service.
• Transmit, review, and organize legal documents received from courts, clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and update internal case management systems, including critical dates, court filings, and deadlines.
• Answer phones and assist clients, carriers, and other parties with routine inquiries regarding case status and scheduling.
• Coordinate scheduling for hearings, mediations, depositions, attorney meetings, and other case events.
• Assist with legal research and ensure proper filing of documents in accordance with local court rules and procedures.
• Support attorneys and paralegals in preparing for trials, hearings, and client deliverables.

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal support staff, preferably in a defense practice or workers’ compensation environment
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• Strong familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal case management software.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively while handling competing priorities.

• Experience supporting litigation teams (document preparation, research, discovery tracking).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality work product.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and calendar management tools.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and development.
• Access to health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.