Direct Counsel is working with a prominent law firm who is currently seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Legal Assistant to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in Workers Compensation who would like the flexibility to work from home and work one on one with Attorneys in CA.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc
* Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct 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 with billing procedures
* Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines, scanners
* Receive and place telephone calls
*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
*Benefit and Compensation:*
* Fully Remote position
* Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental, PTO including work anniversary and birthdays
* $34.
75/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.
74 - $34.
75 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Location:
* Oxnard, CA (Required)
Work Location: Remote