Overview
Legal Secretary/Paralegal Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Armstrong Law Group, APC
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal with a strong background in workers’ compensation to support our attorneys in a fast-paced defense practice. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple case deadlines while providing direct substantive support to attorneys on active files.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct administrative and case support to attorneys handling workers’ compensation matters
- Draft QME advocacy letters
- Prepare and draft Objections to the Declaration of Readiness to Proceed (DOR)
- Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and other case documents for attorney review
- Calendar hearings, deadlines, and statutory timeframes
- Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel
- Organize and maintain case files, medical records, and discovery documents
- Prepare for and coordinate depositions, hearings
- Accurately track billable time and prepare entries
- Perform other litigation support tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Prior experience as a legal secretary or paralegal in a law firm setting
- Demonstrated experience drafting QME advocacy letters and DOR objections
- Experience with legal billing software and ability to accurately record billable hours
- Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation procedures, terminology, and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or relevant coursework
- Familiarity with EAMS
- Experience working directly with defense attorneys and insurance carriers
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Company: Armstrong Law Group, APC
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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