Legal Assistant

Summary / Objective

We are a fast\-paced, professional boutique law firm that takes ownership and pride in our work product, in addition to a proper work/life balance. We are located in Anaheim, CA. Business Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. We are actively seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented Legal Assistant to join our workers' compensation defense legal team. In this vital role, you will be the backbone of our legal support team. You will be providing support to our clients and our legal teams as they navigate through difficult times. This hybrid, full\-time role is your opportunity to shine as the embodiment of our mission to deliver exemplary legal representation coupled with genuine care.

Essential Functions

Directly support a team of attorneys to progress a claim towards closure.

Screen all telephone calls for a team of attorneys.

Serve as the first point of contact for client matters, delegating to department staff or attorneys only when necessary.

Carefully review attorney correspondence for spelling, grammar, content and formatting

Draft routine correspondence and pleadings, Pre\-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, and preparation of Trial Exhibits.

Send requests for documents and forms to clients.

Follow up with clients to ensure receipt of needed documents/forms

Provide clients with meeting links for virtual hearings, meetings, and mediations.

Stamp and redact documents as necessary.

Send documents to parties for e\-signatures.

File court documents and serve working copies as required.

Strategic thinking to triage tasks and ensure deadlines are met.

Proactively assist attorneys with upcoming hearings and depositions.

Schedule and calendar mediations and depositions.

Coordinate interpreters, obtain court transcripts and arrange for court reporters as needed.

Electronically files pleadings, eForms, and Trial Exhibits into the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board system.

Accurately bill for all work completed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to think critically, multitask, and prioritize tasks effectively.

Attention to detail for proofreading documents and data entry to ensure accuracy of documentation and record keeping.

Ability to collaborate with other professionals and effectively interact with clients \& colleagues.

Manage and maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Maintains dependability by reliably meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, and delivering high\-quality results.

Exhibits self\-motivation and initiative, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

Builds trust within the team by being reliable, consistent, and accountable in all aspects of the role.

Ability to remote in during business hours, and coordinate with other remote staff

Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay: $24\.00 \- $35\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess valid forms of identification to process your required Form I\-9 ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Workers' compensation law: 2 years (Preferred)
• Legal Support or Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Anaheim, CA 92806 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anaheim, CA 92806