PARALEGAL Workers Compensation (Defense) - 100% in office / no remote

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Stockton (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established civil defense litigation firm as a paralegal in the Workers’ Compensation practice group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of California workers' compensation laws and experience in a law firm setting. You will be responsible for managing files, conducting legal research, and ensuring meticulous attention to detail. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, making it ideal for a driven individual looking to thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous bonus structure as you contribute to a vital area of legal practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal at a law firm practicing workers' compensation.
• Strong understanding of California workers' compensation laws.

Responsibilities

• Handle files from inception to closure.
• Scan, code, upload, and manage large volumes of data.

Skills

Legal Writing

Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Laws

Billing Experience

Education

Paralegal Program Certificate

Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

PARALEGAL Workers’ Compensation Defense

Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established civil defense litigation firm with offices throughout California, seeks a paralegal to join our Workers’ Compensation practice group. This position can be based in either our downtown Los Angeles or Irvine office. Please note: this position is 100% in-office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association;
• Experience as a paralegal at a law firm practicing workers' compensation in California;
• Strong understanding and knowledge of workers' compensation laws in California;
• Experience billing your time at a law firm;
• Experience scanning, coding, uploading, storing, and printing documents, as well as developing and implementing databases to manage, organize, sort, index, analyze, and summarize large volumes of data;
• Ability to handle files from inception to closure;
• Strong legal writing and research skills and a strong work ethic;
• Exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year, in addition to a generous annual bonus for those who meet the quarterly billable hour requirements.