Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation Defense

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a premier law firm specializing in Workers' Compensation, in its search for a Workers' CompensationLegal Assistant. Under general supervision, perform a comprehensive range of secretarial and legal support tasks utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Coordinate the preparation of legal documents and correspondence. This is a fully remote position for California residents only. For immediate consideration, apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribe legal dictation including status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
• Proofread and edit materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content accuracy.
• Draft routine letters and memoranda adhering to established guidelines.
• Manage files, logs, and other information related to assigned attorney's work.
• Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, and Trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions.
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work according to billing procedures.
• Operate office equipment such as copy machines and scanners.
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support 2 attorneys

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a Workers' Compensation Defense firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or similar cloud storage.
• Typing speed of at least 75 WPM with strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Familiarity with A1-Law Case Management Software, VTransact, and EAMS is advantageous.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.

Benefits:

• 20 days PTO accrued
• 10 paid holidays, plus 3 additional days (birthday, work anniversary, TBD)
• 100% employer-sponsored medical and vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance
• 401k with safe harbor; firm contributes 3% of total compensation
• Employee appreciation events such as admin days with plant gifts, sweaters, Zoom lunches with Uber gift cards, and outside events like Clippers games (4th row seats)
• Laid-back work environment

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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