Direct Counsel is working with a prominent law firm who is currently seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in Workers Compensation who would like the flexibility to work from home and work one on one with Attorneys in CA. You must reside in CA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc
Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content
Compose routine letters and memoranda using knowledge of work area instructions and guidelines
Maintain files, logs, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned attorney
Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents and Trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions as applicable
Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures
Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines, scanners
Receive and place telephone calls
Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm required
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage
Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills
A1- Law Case Management Software, VTransact, and EAMS are a plus
Ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, and employees; maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact; work independently in the absence of specific instruction
Benefit and Compensation:
Fully Remote position
Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental, PTO including work anniversary and birthdays
$34.75/hr
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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