Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation - Part-Time

About the role

For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina — delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently. We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most. What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client’s unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals. We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach — where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes. Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support for 3 or more attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Following up with medical providers on responses to subpoenas for medical records and requests for medical evaluations
• Handling incoming mail
• Requesting necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases
• Assisting other support staff as needed
• Communicating and resolving competing priorities when appropriate
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by supervising attorneys or management

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time
• Position requires ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Position requires a small amount of bending and reaching to access supplies and equipment
• Position requires enough mobility to move from one area of the office to another at a moderate pace periodically
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion
• Work is performed in an office environment with a modest level of noise
• Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting, Well-Lighted/Ventilated Environment, Air Conditioned/Heated Environment
• Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Qualifications

• HS diploma (required)
• Preferred – Associate degree, certificate or similar course of study in the area of administrative support, legal secretarial assistance or paralegal studies
• Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department

Skills

• Proficiency with pdf editing software such as Adobe or Kofax for document production
• Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion and manage/meet deadlines
• Exceptional proofreading skills
• Knowledge of case management and document management software. (Aderant and NetDocs preferred)
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Schedule

This position is a 29 hours or less, Part-Time position. Monday to Friday.