Remote Florida Workers' Comp Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Albert and Mackenzie; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Florida practice in a remote environment. The ideal candidate has solid knowledge of Florida workers' compensation law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage cases efficiently in a fast-paced, fully remote setting.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement documents; coordinating with attorneys; transcribing dictations;

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficient in MS Office and PDF editing; remote work capable.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys for timely case management.
• Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports and summaries.
• Proofread and correct materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax.
• Respond to discovery requests and maintain electronic records.
• Manage case files: deadlines, calendars, tasks, and client communications.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial prep.
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Florida workers' compensation know-how

Typing 75 WPM

Strong writing & proofreading

Independent remote work

Education

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Adobe Acrobat / PDF editing

eJCC filing system

Legal case management software

Dropbox / cloud storage

Job description

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Florida practice in a remote environment. The ideal candidate has solid knowledge of Florida workers' compensation law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage cases efficiently in a fast-paced, fully remote setting.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement documents; coordinating with attorneys; transcribing dictations;