Job Title: Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Workers' Compensation Paralegal at the law firm is responsible for supporting attorneys in the Orange County office, with some duties possibly extending to the Los Angeles office. The paralegal will engage in various administrative and legal tasks that include:
- Performing administrative duties such as proofreading and editing materials to ensure extreme accuracy and clarity.
- Accurately typing at a speed of 65-75 words per minute.
- Ensuring the accuracy of naming conventions for cases and proper saving of all electronic files related to assigned matters, with experience in iManage being a plus.
- Exercising knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
- Assisting with calendar calls and deposition scheduling as needed.
- Managing e-filing (EAMS filing), creating QME/AME packages, and preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Scheduling depositions and examinations, as well as managing attorney calendars.
- Handling all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, motions, calendaring, and docketing deadlines, with knowledge of EAMS being advantageous.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Workers' Compensation Defense practice is preferred.
- An ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is necessary.
- Knowledge of billing and adherence to client guidelines is important.
- The candidate must exhibit exceptional organizational skills and maintain a positive attitude.
Salary Information:
The position offers an hourly salary range of to , with the potential for bonuses. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits:
The Workers' Compensation Paralegal position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- A 401(k) plan
- Flexible spending options
- Additional benefits as part of the package
The law firm is a national civil litigation firm with offices in major metro markets across the . It provides strategic coverage for clients, offering expertise in business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. The firm is composed of over 400 attorneys who serve as trusted counselors to clients in sectors such as construction, energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
Department: Paralegal
This is a full-time position.
