Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant — Growth & Stability

Jobot; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Michigan is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling employer and insurer-side matters from intake through hearing and appeal.

The role requires drafting pleadings, managing calendars, organizing files, coordinating with clients, carriers, and physicians, and assisting with billing and general admin. This is a stable position in a well-established firm with structured growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Prior workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Knowledge of Michigan workers’ compensation procedures, terminology, forms, and filing requirements.
• Experience supporting attorneys with litigation, hearings, discovery, and case management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, organization, and deadline-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, correspondence, discovery, motions, and hearing documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, independent medical examinations, and client meetings
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Request and organize medical records, employment records, claim documents, and other case materials
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, medical providers, and the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency
• Prepare hearing exhibits, deposition materials, case summaries, and attorney binders
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely filing of all required documents
• Assist attorneys with billing, time entry, expense reporting, and general administrative support
• Provide professional communication and updates to clients regarding case-related matters

Skills

Legal experience

Detail oriented

Deadline management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate or associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Jobot in Michigan is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling employer and insurer-side matters from intake through hearing and appeal.

The role requires drafting pleadings, managing calendars, organizing files, coordinating with clients, carriers, and physicians, and assisting with billing and general admin. This is a stable position in a well-established firm with structured growth opportunities.