Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant

RILEY DEFENSE FIRM PC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 190,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Riley Defense Firm PC in California is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Assistant for a fully remote role. You will support attorneys, manage EAMS filings, calendar hearings, and coordinate with adjusters and court reporters using MerusCase and Microsoft 365.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in California WC defense, strong organization, and ability to meet deadlines. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, 401(k) match after four months, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of California workers’ compensation legal assistant experience.
• Hands-on EAMS filing experience.
• Strong knowledge of WC procedure and panel processes.

Responsibilities

• Calendar hearings, depositions and deadlines; keep them current.
• File documents through EAMS.
• Schedule depositions and QME/AME evaluations; prepare panel requests.
• Prepare subpoenas and records requests; track records as they come in.
• Prepare correspondence and pleadings from firm templates; manage mail and docs in MerusCase.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics with adjusters, opposing counsel, court reporters and interpreters.

Skills

California WC legal assistant exposure

EAMS filing

Attention to deadlines

Tools

MerusCase

Microsoft 365

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Assistant: Remote, California

Riley Defense Firm PC is a California law firm practicing workers’ compensation defense exclusively. We represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers throughout California. We’re growing and adding to our team.

Why join us

• Fully remote. Work from home in California on a firm-managed laptop in a paperless environment.
• Modern tools. We use MerusCase and Microsoft 365, with no paper files to chase.
• A small, focused team. Your work directly supports the attorneys and the firm’s clients.
• Room to grow as the firm grows.

What you’ll do

• Calendar hearings, depositions and deadlines, and keep them current
• File documents through EAMS
• Schedule depositions and QME/AME evaluations, and prepare panel requests
• Prepare subpoenas and records requests, and track records as they come inPrepare correspondence and pleadings from firm templatesProcess incoming mail and documents into MerusCaseCoordinate scheduling and logistics with adjusters, opposing counsel, court reporters and interpreters

What we’re looking for

• [2+] years of California workers’ compensation legal assistant experience. Defense experience is preferred, and applicant-side experience will be considered.
• Hands-on EAMS filing experience
• Working knowledge of WC procedure, including the QME panel process, deposition notice requirements and WCAB hearing types
• Strong organization and attention to deadlines
• Clear, professional written communication
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 and case management software. MerusCase experience is a plus.
• Must reside in California

Compensation and benefits

• $35.00 to $42.00 per hour, overtime-eligible
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match after four months
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• Front-loaded paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays

This is a remote position.