Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

Our client, a renowned Workers' Compensation defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in California.

This is a FULLY REMOTE role and you will have the ability to work from home.

Job Duties:
• Assist lawyers and paralegals on day to day tasks relating to Workers Compensation litigation
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferences
• Administrative duties include coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and information
• Scheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using a variety of ancillary systems and programs is required
• Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.
• Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materials
• Scheduling and Calendaring

Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant
• Experience in Workers Compensation Defense is highly preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures & terminology
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaring
• Knowledge of the litigation process
• Experience with Trial preparation
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Case Management and Document management experience. MerusCase experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and staying calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential.