Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla LLP in Orlando is seeking a highly organized individual to support its Workers' Compensation attorneys with a high volume of work, on a hybrid schedule after initial on-site training.

You will perform administrative tasks including filings, drafting letters, managing calendars, and coordinating witness preparation while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in all client matters. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; 2+ years of Workers' Compensation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys.
• Assist with filings, appeals, rebuttals, and other motions.
• Draft demand letters and pursue discovery from opposing counsel.
• Manage and calendar placeholders.
• Open and close files and complete information sheets.
• Coordinate witness prep per business needs.
• Daily management of attorney’s billable entries.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Maintain caseload and hearing trackers.
• Organize and reassign documents in the case management system.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Clear communication in English

Team-oriented with ability to work_ind

Willingness to work beyond normalhours

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

Goldberg Segalla seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team to provide Workers' Compensationattorneys that have a high volume of work with legal assistantsupport within our Orlando and West Palm Beachlocations. This individual will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and backup coverage to other attorneys as requested. Assist with administrative tasks as it relates to the specific office and attorneys.

This position is eligible to be on a hybrid work schedule after on-site training is completed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology as it relates to Workers' Compensation such as subpoenas, Affidavits of Service and Affirmations.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.
• Assist with filings, appeals, rebuttals, and other various motions.
• Draft demand letters and pursue discovery from opposing counsel.
• Draft and complete Affidavit of Service.
• Manage and calendar placeholders.
• Save all emails, documents and filings in the document management system.
• Send out hearing reports, interim reports, and deposition reports.
• Open and close files in addition to completing information sheets.
• Coordinate witness prep per business needs.
• Maintain caseload and/or hearing trackers per business need.
• Assist with budgets and rejected invoices.
• Serve surveillance and assist with evidence cover letter.
• Daily management of attorney’s billable entries as needed.
• Daily reminder of deadlines.
• Organize and reassign documents and emails within the case management system.
• Other assigned duties.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate'sdegree preferred and 2+ years ofWorkers' Compensation experience preferred.
• Clear communication and information exchange in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

Goldberg Segalla isn't merely a business—we're a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

OUR COMMITMENT

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Legal Assistant
This is a full time position