Legal Assistant- Worker's Comp

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Professional development opportunities

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Legal Assistant for the Worker's Compensation team at Evans & Dixon, you will play a crucial role in supporting the attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of their work. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with case management and organization of documents
Transcribing dictation and preparing legal documents
Scheduling meetings and depositions with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
Filing legal documents with the court and opposing counsel
Communicating with clients, witnesses, and outside vendors
Managing and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems
Submitting invoices for payment to Accounts Payable

Qualifications and Experience:

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following qualifications and experience:

1-3+ years of legal experience, preferably in Worker's Compensation
Familiarity with legal and medical terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software applications
Detail-oriented and able to multi-task effectively

Why Work at Evans & Dixon:

Evans & Dixon is a leading Midwest law firm that provides top-notch legal services to business clients. As a Legal Assistant in the Worker's Compensation team, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and work alongside experienced attorneys and paralegals. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience level and client orientation, along with a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k profit sharing, and paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Our firm also values work-life balance and offers a flexible work schedule and opportunities for professional development. Join our team and take your legal career to the next level!

Key Takeaways:

Law firm seeking a Legal Assistant with 1-3+ years of experience for their St. Louis Worker's Compensation team
Responsibilities include transcription, case management, document organization, and communication with clients and opposing counsel
Must be detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and able to learn new software applications
Prior experience in Worker's Compensation is preferred but not required
Competitive compensation based on experience level and client orientation, along with a generous benefits package and flexible work schedule offered by Evans & Dixon law firm
Great opportunity to gain valuable legal experience and work alongside experienced attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

responsibilities:

transcription of dictation
open and close case files
organize and maintain documents in a paper & electronic filing systems
gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
file exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions
submit invoices for payment to accounts payable

skills and specifications:

proficient knowledge of microsoft office suite programs
ability to learn various software applications
must be detail oriented & have the ability to multi-task

education and qualifications:

1-3+ years of legal experience
familiar with legal/medical terminology
prior worker's comp experience preferred, but not required

evans & dixon provides midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge

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