Law Firm Seeking Experienced Legal Assistant for Workers' Compensation Defense Department
** Work Remote Optional - California Residents ONLY
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity in the legal field? **Members Only**, a highly reputable law firm specializing in workers' compensation defense, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join their team. This position offers the option to work remotely for California residents and a competitive salary range of $26 - $35 per hour.
As a Legal Assistant in the Workers' Compensation Defense Department, you will be responsible for a variety of complex and challenging tasks, including transcribing legal dictation, proofreading and correcting legal documents, composing routine letters and memoranda, and maintaining files and logs. You will also have the opportunity to work on Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, and Trial exhibits, as well as document and bill for all billable work according to billing procedures.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage. Strong typing, writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills are a must, and experience with Case Management Software and EAMS is a plus. This role also requires the ability to interact effectively with clients, employees, and the public, and the ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
At **Members Only**, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation package, including 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life insurance benefits, a 401k plan, and optional voluntary dental plan. Our collaborative and casual work environment also promotes excellent work/life balance.
If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join our team and work with some of the best legal minds in the industry at a highly regarded law firm.
Responsibilities:
- Transcribe legal dictation, status reports, conference summaries, and settlement disbursement reports
- Proofread and correct legal documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content
- Compose routine letters and memoranda using knowledge of work area instructions and guidelines
- Maintain files, logs, and other information in connection with assigned attorney's work
- Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, and Trial exhibits
- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures
- Operate standard office equipment and receive/place telephone calls
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all levels to achieve goals
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage
- Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) with strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills
- Case Management Software and EAMS experience a plus
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, employees, and the public
- Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction
Compensation: $26 - 35/Hour
Benefits:
- 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life insurance benefits
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Optional voluntary dental plan
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Join the team at **Members Only**, a Great Place to Work and multiple award-winning law firm, as a Legal Assistant in the Workers' Compensation Defense Department. Apply now for this exciting opportunity to work remotely and grow your career in the legal field.
