What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation position at Wadleigh, Starr, & Peters?
Wadleigh Starr & Peters PLLC
Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation
Full Time
Hybrid – After 6 months- In Office (4) Days/ (1) Work from Home
Summary:
Responsible for managing day-to-day administrative tasks for two to three attorneys. Daily tasks include client communication, calendaring, billing, court filings, conflict checks, and other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:
The expected everyday job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
· Organize paper files and client documents through use of a document management system.
· Conduct conflict checks and enter new matters into the LEAP system.
· Enter attorney time into LEAP system for monthly billing.
· Calendaring and staying on top of all deadlines through use of Microsoft 365.
· Scheduling depositions, site inspections, hearings, closings, and meetings for lawyers and other legal staff.
- Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and notices, and updating transactional documents with the most recently negotiated language.
- Assisting attorney in collecting and organizing legal and factual documents.
- Ability to transcribe dictation notes into formal documents.
- Communicating with opposing counsel and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff, and vendors.
- Transmitting emails and correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials by electronic filing, mail, messenger, or fax in limited circumstances.
- Completing administrative forms, such as continuing legal education and billable time for client files.
- Coverage of reception desks for lunch or breaks as needed.
Qualifications:
· 1-3 years legal assistant experience or equivalent skills.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.
· Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.
· Highest standard of professionalism and integrity.
· Strong technical capability and intermediate skills in using MS Office Tools
Education and other designations
· 1-3 years’ law firm experience preferred
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26