Legal Assistant I

Michael Sullivan & Assoc; Colorado; Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options KAISER / Cigna

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

FSA & DCAP options

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP invites applications for a full-time Legal Assistant with Workers' Compensation experience. The role supports attorneys and the Office Supervisor, handling basic to moderately complex documents, scheduling, proofreading, and file management.

This remote-first position offers flexibility with some travel and a Colorado office. Candidates should have 2+ years in workers' comp, a paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree, strong communication, and excellent

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workers' Compensation experience.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Highly organized.
• MS Word proficiency.
• Type 50 wpm.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor.
• Prepares correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents.
• Schedules medical appointments.
• Proofreads documents for spelling and grammar.
• Organizes and maintains files.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors.
• Reads and responds to mail.

Skills

Workers' Comp experience

Strong communication

Highly organized

Typing 50 wpm

MS Word proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Legal Assistant (Remote/Flexible)

Celebrating 30 years in business, Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a multi-state law firm with a growing national presence. The Firm provides our Attorneys with cutting edge tools of the trade, and we offer unmatched opportunities for advancement and a clear path to partnership. Our team is different because our people are committed to engaging in a culture of emotional maturity. This is best-showcased by our Attorney Development team who is both direct and supportive, to help deliver results for clients.

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with Workers' Compensation experience to join our team. The Legal Assistant maintains a close professional relationship with attorneys and manages their day-to-day activities.

Compensation

• $24 - $35/hour

Daily Objectives

• Provides administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor.
• Prepares correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents.
• Schedules medical appointments.
• Proofreads documents for spelling and grammar.
• Organizes and maintains files.
• Screens telephone calls and visitors.
• Reads and responds to mail.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of Workers' Compensation experience
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree
• Strong written and oral communication
• Highly organized
• MS Word proficiency
• Type 50 wpm
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality

Health & Wellness

• Medical plan options including Kaiser Permanente HMO, Cigna EPO, and Cigna PPO
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental with DHMO and PPO options
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Firm-Paid Life/AD&D (up to $150k) & Long-term Disability ( LTD ) Insurance.
• Firm-Paid Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) offering confidential support.

Retirement & Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Critical Illness , Accident , and Hospital Indemnity Coverage , available at group rates.
• Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) and Dependent Care Assistance Program ( DCAP ) options for eligible pre-tax expenses.
• Voluntary short-term disability ( STD ) coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance up to $500,000.
• Optional Pet Insurance , because family comes in many forms.

Flexibility

• Remote-first work environment with some travel required on an as-needed basis.
• 10 offices throughout California, providing greater flexibility to work near where you live.
• 1 office in Colorado.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.