What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Paralegal position at Protouch Staffing?
Our client is seeking a Workers Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The ideal applicant would have 5 years of workers' compensation legal assistant and/or paralegal experience in Florida.
Requirements
Requirements
- Legal assistant/paralegal must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advantage if you have working knowledge of FILEVINE or a similar case management system.
- This candidate must be eager to work with very busy attorneys, be self-motivated, and have a great attitude.
- Ability to handle high volume practice.
- ONLY EXPERIENCED WORK COMP WILL BE CONSIDERED.
- Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
- Work Location: In person
- Preparation of pleadings including, but not limited to, motions, subpoenas, notices, hearings, and requests for production.
- Coordination/scheduling of meetings, hearings, appointments, and depositions.
- Managing deadlines, preparing attorneys for appointments.
- Drafting and composing typing routine correspondence, reading and routing of incoming mail, taking calls from clients, attorneys, adjusters, J.A.'s, opposing counsel, etc.
- Excellent organizational, secretarial and clerical skills (telephone & computer) required.
- Experience with FILEVINE or similar programs preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred, however not required.
- Organized, self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with a great attitude.
- Good communication and customer service skills (must be professional and courteous).
- Work Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 1-hour break for lunch.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Salary : $60,000 - $700,000