Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant

Careerwebsite; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Careerwebsite in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Workers' Compensation Paralegal or Legal Assistant to support attorneys with pleadings, discovery, scheduling, e-filing and case preparation for hearings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably in workers’ compensation or claims handling, and strong client communication skills. This in-person position offers steady daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal assistant with 2+ years' experience preferred.
• Experience in workers' compensation law or claims handling is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, respond to discovery, and prepare cases for conferences and hearings.
• Schedule events, e-file documents, and manage calendars.
• Maintain contact with clients, claims representatives, and opposing attorneys.
• Handle phone and email inquiries and perform client intakes.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workers' Compensation Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Small workers’ compensation law office in the northern suburbs seeking a full-time paralegal and/or legal assistant, preferably with experience in workers’ compensation law or claims handling. Duties will include directly assisting attorneys with drafting pleadings, responding to discovery, scheduling, e-filing, and preparing cases for conferences and hearings. Duties will also include maintaining contact with clients, claims representatives, and opposing attorneys. Duties will also include answering incoming calls and emails, performing client intakes, and problem solving on behalf of injured workers.

Salary and benefits negotiable.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person