Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail\-oriented Legal Assistant specializing in Workers' Compensation Defense to join our team. We are a new office so this is your chance to build and grow together. In this role, you will provide essential support in managing workers' compensation cases by handling the administrative tasks required for smooth and streamlined case management.
Responsibilities
- Assist an attorney with case management, including organizing case files, documents, and evidence related to workers' compensation defense cases
- Draft, review, and proofread legal correspondence
- Schedule depositions, medical appointments, and hearings
- Maintain organized case files
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and performing data entry tasks
- At least 1 year of experience with a focus on workers' compensation law
- Familiarity with Meruscase case management software
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail
- Proven organizational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast\-paced environment
- Strong clerical skills including filing, data entry, phone etiquette, organizational skills and executive administrative support capabilities
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Requirements
Join us if you’re passionate about supporting legal teams with dedication and precision! We value your expertise in legal research, document management systems like Westlaw or iManage, and your ability to handle complex litigation support tasks. This role offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly impact the success of our workers’ compensation defense practice.
Pay: From $25\.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Riverside, CA 92506