Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups dedicated toп

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Jackson, MS seeks a full-time Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, and prior law firm exposure is preferred. You will support attorneys with document management, correspondence, and case administration.

ProLaw knowledge and accurate typing/transcription are required. The role emphasizes organization, professional communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Typing and transcription skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review/Log incoming mail using ProLaw and its dockets, e-mail mail to attorney and paralegal
• Add Dockets/Tasks for Case Management Orders/Responsive Pleadings
• Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request
• Proof/format pleadings, letters, etc. prepared by attorneys
• Document conversions (PDF to Word)

Skills

Typing

Transcription

Paralegal experience

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Join MGC's Workers’ Compensation Team in Jackson, MS!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states, we’re not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.

We are currently seeking a full-time Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to join our team in our Jackson, MS office. Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of related work experience. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Candidates should be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Typing/transcription skills required.

Responsibilities include:

• Review/Log incoming mail using ProLaw and its dockets, e-mail mail to attorney and paralegal


• Add Dockets/Tasks for Case Management Orders/Responsive Pleadings


• Transcribe pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request


• Proof/format pleadings, letters, etc. prepared by attorneys


• Document conversions (PDF to Word)

Additional Benefits:

• Leadership training programs


• Comprehensive health insurance


• Casual dress code


• Mental health support resources


• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion