Job Title: Legal Assistant – Workers' Compensation Defense (Remote)
Location: Remote (Candidates must reside in California.)
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical and vision insurance for employees
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Optional dental insurance
- A supportive, collaborative, and relaxed work environment that values work-life balance
Key Responsibilities
- Transcribe legal dictation, including status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, and other legal documents.
- Proofread and edit legal documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, syntax, and overall accuracy.
- Prepare routine correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents in accordance with firm procedures.
- Maintain organized case files, logs, and related documentation under attorney supervision.
- Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, trial exhibits, and hearing/deposition materials.
- Accurately record and bill time in compliance with firm billing policies and procedures.
- Operate standard office equipment, including copiers, scanners, and other administrative tools.
- Professionally manage incoming and outgoing telephone communications.
- Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Required: Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a Workers' Compensation Defense law firm.
- Excellent typing, transcription, proofreading, spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Workers' Compensation Defense: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote
