Legal Assistant I

Michael Sullivan & Assoc; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options including Kaiser,C

Dental coverage through Delta Dental

Vision coverage through VSP

Firm-Paid Life/AD&D (up to $150k) & LT

401(k) with employer contribution

Retirement & Voluntary Benefits

Optional Pet Insurance

Job summary

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with Workers' Compensation experience to join our team. This remote-friendly role supports attorneys, prepares legal documents, schedules medical appointments, and maintains confidential files across multiple states.

A paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong written and verbal communication and high organization. Compensation ranges from $24 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workers' Compensation experience.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication is required.
• Highly organized and able 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' Compensation experience

Strong written and oral communication

Highly organized

MS Word proficiency

Type 50 wpm

Demonstrable ability to maintain confd

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

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 experienceABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
• OR
• Bachelor's DegreeStrong written and oral communicationHighly organizedMS Word proficiencyType 50 wpmDemonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality

Health & WellnessMedical plan options including Kaiser Permanente HMO,Cigna EPO, and Cigna PPODental coverage through Delta Dental with DHMO and PPO optionsVision coverage through VSPFirm-Paid Life/AD&D (up to $150k) & Long-term Disability (LTD) Insurance.

Firm-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support.Retirement & Voluntary Benefits401(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.