Legal Assistant, Workers' Comp Defense | Growth & Training

Eraclides Gelman; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time off & floating holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Eraclides Gelman seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The role focuses on supporting attorneys in managing Workers' Compensation defense files and learning the legal workflow.

We welcome candidates with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, offering training and a pathway to develop legal expertise within a collaborative firm setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal/office environment is helpful but training is available.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Maintain trial and discovery calendars and coordinate key events.
• Assist attorneys with litigation tasks including dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and case file management.
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Aderant Sierra

Job description

Eraclides Gelman seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The role focuses on supporting attorneys in managing Workers' Compensation defense files and learning the legal workflow.

We welcome candidates with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, offering training and a pathway to develop legal expertise within a collaborative firm setting.