Legal Assistant (Florida Workers' Compensation)

The role

This person will support the growing Florida practice by drafting legal documents and managing cases. Duties include drafting pleadings, managing case files, and e-filing through the eJCC portal.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely and effective case management.
• 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.
• Respond to discovery requests, including preparing objections and maintaining electronic records.
• Manage case files: track deadlines, review calendar, create tasks, and coordinate client communications.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation.
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).
• Proficiency with Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
• Experience with eJCC filing system and legal case management software.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM).
• Strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

Nice to have

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program

Benefits

• 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life insurance benefits
• 401k plan
• paid time off
• optional voluntary dental plan
• discretionary bonus opportunities

About the company

Albert & Mackenzie is a well-established and expanding workers’ compensation defense law firm with a strong presence across California.