Legal Assistant

Location: Remote

Company Overview:

We are an established and growing California workers' compensation defense firm with multiple offices across the state. Recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021 and 2022 and a winner of several Best Places to Work awards, we offer a competitive compensation package and numerous benefits. These include 100% company-sponsored employee medical and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance benefits, a 401k plan, paid time off, and an optional voluntary dental plan. Our firm provides excellent work/life balance in a collaborative and casual work environment.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

- Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, allowing for better work/life balance.

- Competitive Pay: We offer a highly competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

- Upward Mobility: Join a growing firm that prioritizes career advancement and professional development.

Role Overview:

Under general direction, you will perform a full range of complex and responsible secretarial and legal work utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. You will also coordinate the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.

- Proofread and correct prepared materials 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 the work under the control of the assigned attorney.

- Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, settlement documents, and trial exhibits in advance of hearings and depositions as applicable.

- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures.

- Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines and scanners.

- Receive and place telephone calls.

Skills/Qualifications:

- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers' compensation defense firm required.

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.

- Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

- A1-Law Case Management Software, VTransact, and EAMS are a plus.

- Ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, and employees; maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact; work independently in the absence of specific instruction. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and work well under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. They must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have pride in their work product. This is a fast-paced position that requires critical thinking skills and the ability to problem-solve. Additionally, this role requires working collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels to achieve goals.