Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and collaborative law firm with a national presence, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Worker’s Compensation Legal Assistant in its Rocky Hill, CT Office. The Worker’s Compensation Legal Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and provide backup to other attorneys as requested. Also assist with administrative tasks as it relates to the specific office and attorneys.
Job Description:

• The ability to type approximately 65 – 75 words per minute.

• Familiarity with electronic filing in Federal and State Court.

• Types general correspondence, memorandum and complex legal documents according to the requirements set by each practice group.

• Transcribes dictation tapes (letters, memos of law, motions and briefs).

• Proofreads documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar.

• Prepares check requests for processing with appropriate backup and timely submission to accounting for payment.

• Types and coordinates expense reports.

• Enters and edits the attorney’s time into the timekeeping system within deadlines as required.

• Maintains attorney(s’) appointment calendar.

• Maintains files in an efficient and effective manner.

• Prepares and updates attorney case lists.

• Prepare materials for distribution via U.S. mail, fax, courier, messenger, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of client information in accordance with the firm policies.

• Interacts professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, all other staff and other representatives outside of the firm.

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.

Requirements/Skills:

• Ideal candidate should be motivated with the goal of becoming a long term asset within the organization.

• 1-2 years of Workers' Compensation experience.

• Experience with E-file, calendaring and docketing deadlines.

• Billing experience.

• Exceptional organization skills.

• Positive attitude.

• Excellent typing skills.

• Ability to multitask.

• Teamwork oriented.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after on-site training is completed.
Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.