Legal Assistant

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.

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.
• Case Management Software 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.

Compensation

$26 - 35/Hour

Location

California, United States