Legal Assistant

workinjuryrights.com; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

WorkInjuryRights.com in Indiana is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant to join our workers’ compensation team. You will provide administrative support, manage case files, and serve as the primary contact for clients in English and Spanish.

You will coordinate attorney calendars, schedule hearings and depositions, and help clients complete required paperwork, ensuring deadlines are met and communications are timely and accurate.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in workers’ compensation law.
• Associate degree in legal studies or related field preferred.
• Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys specializing in workers’ compensation cases.
• Manage and organize case files, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, and providing updates on case statuses.
• Assist clients with completing necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendar, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and medical evaluations.
• Ensure all deadlines are met and court appearances are properly coordinated.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in legal studies

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

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WorkInjuryRights.com is a respected and client-focused legal firm dedicated to providing outstanding representation in Workers’ Compensation cases. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and bilingual legal assistant proficient in English and Spanish to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys specializing in workers’ compensation cases.


• Manage and organize case files, legal documents, and correspondence.

Client Interaction

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, and providing updates on case statuses.


• Assist clients with completing necessary paperwork and documentation.

Scheduling

• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendar, including scheduling: hearings, depositions, mediations, and medical evaluations.


• Ensure all deadlines are met and court appearances are properly coordinated.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in workers’ compensation law.

Education

• Associate degree in legal studies or a related field is preferred.


• Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of workers’ compensation processes, regulations, and terminology is a plus.


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Communication

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental Insurance


• Health Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Vision Insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Travel Requirement: No travel

Experience: Legal Assistant 2 years (required)

Language: Spanish (required)

Work Location: In person