Remote Legal Assistant — Workers’ Comp Defense

Albert & Mackenzie, LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental plan (voluntary)

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

Albert & Mackenzie, LLP is a California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to handle complex clerical tasks and coordinate the preparation of legal documents. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, proofreading, and confidentiality skills.

The role requires 3+ years of legal secretary experience in a workers’ compensation defense firm, proficiency in MS Outlook/Word/Adobe Acrobat, and fast typing (75+ WPM).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or similar cloud storage.
• Typing at least 75 WPM with strong writing, proofreading, spelling and grammar.
• Experience with Case Management Software and EAMS is a plus.
• Ability to interact with the public, clients, and employees; maintain confidentiality and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
• Proofread and correct materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
• Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents and Trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions as applicable.
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work according with billing procedures.
• Maintain files, logs, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the assigned attorney.
• Operate standard office equipment and answer telephone calls.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

MS Outlook/Word/Adobe Acrobat

Typing 75 WPM

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Case Management Software

EAMS

Job description

Albert & Mackenzie, LLP is a California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to handle complex clerical tasks and coordinate the preparation of legal documents. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, proofreading, and confidentiality skills.

The role requires 3+ years of legal secretary experience in a workers’ compensation defense firm, proficiency in MS Outlook/Word/Adobe Acrobat, and fast typing (75+ WPM).