Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant — Columbus

Perez-; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Perez Morris, a women-owned defense law firm, seeks a Legal Administrator/Assistant for its Columbus, Ohio office to support the Workers' Compensation defense practice. The role requires coordinating hearings, managing documents, and assisting attorneys with case management.

The candidate should have 4–6 years of legal assistant/paralegal experience, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with I.C.O.N. and the BWC. This is an on-site, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in Workers' Compensation.
• Experience with filing in I.C.O.N. and BWC preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft professional legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist workers' compensation defense attorneys and manage caseloads.
• Schedule calls, hearings, IMEs, and other events.
• Maintain weekly docket of administrative hearings and organize evidence.
• Manage invoices, calendars, and document filing in firm systems.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, and trials with clients and professionals.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Client service

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree (plus)

Tools

I.C.O.N.

BWC website

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Perez Morris, a women-owned defense law firm, seeks a Legal Administrator/Assistant for its Columbus, Ohio office to support the Workers' Compensation defense practice. The role requires coordinating hearings, managing documents, and assisting attorneys with case management.

The candidate should have 4–6 years of legal assistant/paralegal experience, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with I.C.O.N. and the BWC. This is an on-site, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.