Legal Assistant

Synectics Inc.; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant with 1-2 years of legal support experience.

The role supports two attorneys with document preparation, case management, EAMS filings, medical records coordination, scheduling, and client communication in a remote California setting. Responsibilities include drafting and editing legal documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating with doctors and clients.

Qualificações

• 2 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Workers' Compensation experience on either side (applicant or defense).
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field; bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, settlement documents, petitions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, organize evidence, and manage dictation tasks.
• Format, merge, tag, label, and distribute dictated documents to clients, parties, and external vendors.

Conhecimentos

Legal assistant experience

Workers' Compensation experience

Deadline management

Formação académica

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

MerusCase

SendThisFile

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant with 1-2 years of legal assistant experience and experience in Workers' Compensation on either the applicant or defense side. The candidate will support two attorneys with legal document preparation, case management, EAMS filings, medical record coordination, scheduling, and client communication in a remote California role.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, settlement documents, petitions, briefs, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal procedures.
• Maintain case files, track statutory deadlines, organize evidence, complete dictation-related tasks, and stay up to date on assigned matters.
• Format, merge, tag, label, and distribute dictated documents to clients, parties, and external vendors.
• Prepare AME/QME cover letters and medical indexes, coordinate with doctors' offices, and request, update, and review medical records through copy services (SDT).
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents and summarize findings for attorney review.
• Prepare and e-file documents through EAMS, FileNet, DEU, and Recon Unit, including C&Rs and DORs.
• Coordinate court dates, hearings, and depositions, including physician and PMK depositions.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients to obtain documents, provide case updates, and schedule meetings.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, correspondence, report follow-ups, and administrative tasks while providing support and desk coverage for two attorneys.

Qualifications

• 2 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Workers' Compensation experience on either the applicant or defense side.
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field; bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, documentation, and statutory deadlines, including panel strikes.
• Ability to draft and review legal documents, including petitions, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, MerusCase, and SendThisFile.
• Familiarity with court filing systems, EAMS, and legal research methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to changing workloads.