Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

Jobot; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Michigan is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling employer and insurer-side matters from intake through hearing and appeal.

The role requires drafting pleadings, managing calendars, organizing files, coordinating with clients, carriers, and physicians, and assisting with billing and general admin. This is a stable position in a well-established firm with structured growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Prior workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Knowledge of Michigan workers’ compensation procedures, terminology, forms, and filing requirements.
• Experience supporting attorneys with litigation, hearings, discovery, and case management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, organization, and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, correspondence, discovery, motions, and hearing documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, independent medical examinations, and client meetings
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Request and organize medical records, employment records, claim documents, and other case materials
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, medical providers, and the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency
• Prepare hearing exhibits, deposition materials, case summaries, and attorney binders
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely filing of all required documents
• Assist attorneys with billing, time entry, expense reporting, and general administrative support
• Provide professional communication and updates to clients regarding case-related matters

Skills

Legal experience

Detail oriented

Deadline management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate or associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Well Established Law Firm with Structured Career Growth

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a well-established Michigan civil litigation defense firm representing employers, insurance carriers, and businesses in workers’ compensation and related matters. Our attorneys handle workers’ compensation claims at the trial and appellate levels while maintaining a strong commitment to client service, professionalism, and high-quality legal representation.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Stable, long-established law firm
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity to support experienced workers’ compensation attorneys

Job Details

e are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling employer and insurer-side workers’ compensation matters from initial intake through hearing and appeal.

Job Description

• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, correspondence, discovery, motions, and hearing documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, independent medical examinations, and client meetings
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Request and organize medical records, employment records, claim documents, and other case materials
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, medical providers, and the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency
• Prepare hearing exhibits, deposition materials, case summaries, and attorney binders
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely filing of all required documents
• Assist attorneys with billing, time entry, expense reporting, and general administrative support
• Provide professional communication and updates to clients regarding case-related matters

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience
• Prior workers’ compensation defense experience required
• Knowledge of Michigan workers’ compensation procedures, terminology, forms, and filing requirements
• Experience supporting attorneys with litigation, hearings, discovery, and case management
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, organization, and deadline-management skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• High school diploma required; associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.