Legal - Paralegal - Remote

Albert & Mackenzie, LLP; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored medical & vision

Short/Long-term disability & Life保险

Optional dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Florida practice in a remote setting. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and assist with e-file and billing under attorney supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in workers' comp defense, strong Florida law knowledge, excellent typing (75 WPM), and strong writing skills; proficiency with MS Office, PDF tools, eJCC and case management software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF editing software.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation (exhibit lists, case summaries, etc.).
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Skills

Typing 75 WPM

Writing & proofreading

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Kofax

eJCC filing system

Dropbox

Legal case management software

Job description

Albert & Mackenzie is a well-established and expanding workers’ compensation defense law firm with a strong presence across California.

Florida Workers' Compensation Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Remote – Florida)

** Work Remote Optional - Florida Residents ONLY

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our growing Florida practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Florida workers' compensation law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage cases efficiently in a fast-paced, remote legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation (exhibit lists, case summaries, etc.).
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax); Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
• Experience with eJCC filing system and legal case management software.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

Albert & Mackenzie offers a competitive compensation package including 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance for employees; Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life insurance benefits; and optional voluntary dental plan. We offer an excellent work/life balance in a collaborative and casual work environment.

Albert & Mackenzie ensures equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Full-time employees receive a competitive compensation package that features discretionary bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and optional dental coverage.