Legal Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our attorneys in a fast-paced growing Workers’ Compensation Defense law firm. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing litigation files in a high-volume environment. This role is critical to ensuring efficient case management and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Open, organize, and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• E-file documents with Workers’ Compensation Boards and related courts
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, and appointments
• Coordinate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and court personnel
• Prepare hearing and deposition materials
• Request, review, and summarize medical records
• Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation
• Manage attorney schedules and maintain case status reports
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal assistant experience (Workers’ Compensation experience preferred)
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation procedures and defense-side practices is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Experience with electronic filing systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills
• Software:
  Merus

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate a plus