Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Glendora, CA

Law Firm

Glendora, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Glendora, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Schedule medical-legal appointments as requested by attorneys.
- Send out appointment notices and special correspondence to doctors, tailored to each file.
- Assist attorneys in preparing status letters and review incoming emails.
- File and serve medical reports.
- E-file documents with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
- Perform light dictation, typing up letters dictated by attorneys.
- Utilize the EAMS search tool to confirm information on parties in different cases, update files, and contact parties.
- Complete forms necessary to subpoena records.
- Follow up via email or telephone on letters sent with response requests.
- Conduct telephone calls with opposing attorneys and claims examiners.
- Scan medical and/or subpoenaed records.
- Print, arrange, and tab documents for walk-through.
- Type up settlement documents as dictated by attorneys.
- Confirm appointments with opposing counsel's offices or doctor's offices.
- Assist attorneys and supervising paralegals with any and all tasks needed in preparation for hearings.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a law office is required, with Workers' Compensation experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Must be able to prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.
- The position is fast-paced and high volume, requiring critical thinking skills and the ability to problem-solve.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this full-time position is to per hour.
- The position includes a probationary period of 3 months.
- Expected hours are 40 per week.

Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick days.
- Retirement plan.

Work Setting:
- The position is based in Glendale, within Los Angeles County, and requires in-person attendance at one location.