Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

WC Law Corp; California; Presencial; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Life Insurance

End of Year Party

Referral Program

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Internet Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

WC Law Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support workers' compensation attorneys. You will draft, file, and organize documents, perform legal research, and help manage case files and court deadlines.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, keen attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in workers’ compensation or civil litigation is a plus.

Qualificações

• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy in word processing and document preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, including attorney dictation, ensuring accuracy and content continuity, and send approved documents to recipients.
• Perform administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling depositions, evaluations, and settlement conferences, sending notices, and maintaining court calendars.
• Prepare and file court documents using e-filing systems, and mail documents as necessary.
• Communicate with Applicant’s attorneys, adjusters, and medical professionals when needed.
• Subpoena records through vendors and arranges for interpreters and transportation when required.

Conhecimentos

Legal experience

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, will assist individual attorneys or legal teams by preparing and managing legal documents, performing legal research, compiling evidence, and providing support during court proceedings. This role requires excellent communication, organization, and document management skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, including attorney dictation, ensuring accuracy and content continuity, and send approved documents to recipients.
• Perform administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling depositions, evaluations, and settlement conferences, sending notices, and maintaining court calendars.
• Prepare and file court documents using e-filing systems, and mail documents as necessary.
• Communicate with Applicant’s attorneys, adjusters, and medical professionals when needed.
• Subpoena records through vendors and arranges for interpreters and transportation when required.
• Update and maintain case management systems such as Merus, including contact records, document management, and case information.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and court personnel through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy in word processing and document preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or certification as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Familiarity with online court filing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently with multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Experience using dictation and transcription software.

Benefits & Pay

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + Employer Matching after 6 months
• Optional Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• End of the Year Party
• Employee Referral Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Internet Reimbursement if working remote

About Us

WC Law Corporation is owned, operated and controlled by women. They are committed to providing their employees fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities. They promote equal opportunity for all by building a welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity among attorneys and staff. WC Law Corp believes in the principle that they will attract the finest individuals to serve their clients only if we actively seek talent from the entire spectrum of the community. The firm emphasizes a culture of inclusion regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability status. They take great pride in their commitment to fostering the leadership of men and women in our firm and support their hiring, retention, and promotion at all levels.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. All candidates who are provided with an offer of employment must pass a background check prior to the first day of employment.

Wintersteen Casarez Law Corporation 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.