Hybrid Legal Assistant – Workers’ Comp Defense

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys by organizing case information, evidence, and settlement options, track cases, and prepare documents for workers’ compensation defense.

After a 90-day onboarding, eligible for 1–2 work-from-home days per week based on performance and business needs; the role supports multiple attorneys in a dynamic law firm environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting corporate or legal office in an administrative capacity.
• Working knowledge of legal rules and procedures.
• Must be able to work as part of a team, too independently.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps cases organized by establishing, organizing, and maintaining files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, requesting medical records, scheduling IMEs, preparing, and filing pleadings.
• Enhances hearing preparations and proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• Transcribes dictation, completes daily mailings, maintains firm calendar, and coordinates court appearances and out of town travel.
• Accomplishes organization goals, accepts new and different requests, and explores opportunities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness of job responsibilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys by organizing case information, evidence, and settlement options, track cases, and prepare documents for workers’ compensation defense.

After a 90-day onboarding, eligible for 1–2 work-from-home days per week based on performance and business needs; the role supports multiple attorneys in a dynamic law firm environment.