Established Workers’ Compensation Defense Law Firm is seeking an experienced full-time legal secretary for its Orange office. Ideal candidate should be reliable, organized, dependable, and able to take direction. Candidates must have good written and oral communication skills. Candidates should have proficient knowledge of Workers’ Compensation and must have familiarity with EAMS and e-filing.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Screening attorney’s calls
- Maintaining up-to-date electronic and hard copy case files
- Maintaining proof of service lists and medical indexes
- Copying and scanning of files to PDF
- Daily review of office calendar, and proactively assisting in the handling of upcoming events
- Determining dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed, and ensuring service by those dates
- Scheduling/coordinating and filing/serving notice’s of depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings
- Retaining court reporters and interpreters
- Maintaining deposition and court calendars
- Following up with doctors regarding appointments and reports
- Handling lien claimant calls, etc.
Additionally, the chosen candidate should possess these competencies and skills:
- Ability to adhere to law office procedures
- Ability to identify urgent tasks and to prioritize accordingly
- Strong strategic thinking and decision making skills
- Able to practice appropriate office etiquette
- Ability to manage their time and multitask effectively
- Able to display problem-solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
- Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities
This position requires physical activity including but not limited to bending, stooping, repetitive motion, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Compensation is DOE. Excellent benefits offered.
Position is fully in-person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
