Legal Administrative Assistant

• Manage the attorney's calendar, including scheduling client meetings, depositions, hearings, and case-related appointments
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and other case documents using Microsoft Office and specialized legal software
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring timely updates and easy accessibility for the attorney
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates on their cases and assisting with obtaining necessary documentation or records
• Handle phone calls, emails, and case inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
• Conduct preliminary case research, gather records, and prepare materials like case summaries, exhibits, and witness information for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines and court requirements specific to workers’ compensation cases
• Monitor case deadlines to maintain compliance and reduce risk of errors
• Assist the attorney with navigating regulations and statutes within the workers' compensation field
• Utilize legal practice management systems to oversee client data, track case progress, and monitor key performance metrics
• Leverage AI and automation tools for document drafting, case tracking, and research

• Proficiency in workers’ compensation laws, court processes, and legal terminology
• Exceptional time management and task prioritization abilities
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, legal billing software, and document management systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive client interactions with professionalism and empathy
• Resourceful and proactive in addressing business and client needs

A background in paralegal studies, legal administration, or equivalent on-the-job experience

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan