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Legal Assistant Jobs in California, United States at Career Group Search
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Career Group Search
Location: California, United States
About the job
A well-established workers’ compensation defense law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates residing in California.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents, correspondence, status reports, conference summaries, and settlement documents
- Prepare Pre-Trial Conference Statements, trial exhibits, and hearing/deposition materials
- Maintain and organize attorney files, logs, and case documentation
- Accurately track and bill time according to firm billing procedures
- Coordinate filings and manage workers’ compensation case documentation
- Pull panels and assist with filing processes as needed
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and internal staff
- Manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
- Operate office technology including scanners, Adobe Acrobat, cloud-based storage systems, and case management software
Requirements
- 8+ years of California Workers’ Compensation Defense experience strongly preferred
- Prior experience drafting legal documents independently
- Strong understanding of filing procedures and panel requests
- Billing experience required
- Experience within a workers’ compensation defense law firm required
- Excellent technical skills and responsiveness are critical
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox/shared cloud systems
- Experience with EAMS and case management software is a plus
- Typing speed of 75+ WPM preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong proofreading, grammar, spelling, and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $26–35/hour
- Fully remote within California
- Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and bonus opportunities
If this sounds like a fit, please submit your resume for consideration!
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