Workers Compensation legal assistant defense

Law Offices of Brian T. Riley; Mission Viejo (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense firm located in Orange County is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to assist attorneys by managing files and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers flexibility with remote work and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Excellent work environment

Competitive Compensation

Paperless environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a legal assistant in a workers' compensation defense firm.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case-specific documents and maintain case documentation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Coordinate case defense with handling attorney.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Document Management

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Merus Case

EAMS/Filenet

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Orange County based defense firm looking for a legal assistant to join our team.

Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a legal assistant in a workers' compensation defense firm, be able to communicate effectively, be a self-starter, and comfortable working an active caseload from inception to resolution. Familiarity with Merus Case is a plus.

Benefits/Perks

• Remote based
• Excellent work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Paperless environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to the firm's attorneys, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, manage files, and work closely with the assigned attorney. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and outside vendors, representatives and opposing counsel.
• Prepare case-specific documents, including EAMS filing and PQME compliance.
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized.
• Maintain and update case documentation.
• Coordinate case defense with handling attorney.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a defense Legal Assistant is required.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and EAMS/Filenet.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with document management experience, Merus Case familiarity is a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure