Legal Assistant

at  Glenn Stuckey Partners LLP

BENEFITS:

• IRA matching
• Paid sick time
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
  Applicant Attorney Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, specializing in professional athletes/sports law, is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in the California Workers Compensation system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Workers Compensation practice.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Knowledgeable in EAMS; DOR process, Filing Applications, Amending Applications, etc.
• Experience with e-filing, discovery requests, responses from defense counsel, motions, calendaring, and deadlines.
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuinely care about clients and deliver an excellent experience.
• Experience scheduling medical evaluations: Applicant Qualified Medical Evaluation (AQME), Primary Treating Physician (PTP), and Secondary Treating Physician (STP) appointments.
• Experience requesting Panel Qualified Medical Evaluations (PQMEs) and submitting strikes.
• Results oriented and enjoys working as a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (“WCAB”) a plus.
• Familiarity with sports teams and professional athletes, and a general appreciation for professional sports is preferred.
  Please submit your cover letter and resume

• Communicate with staff, clients, medical evaluator offices, and defense counsel.
• Schedule Depositions and AQME/PQME/PTP/STP medical evaluations - maintain schedule and deadlines.
• Send Notice of Appointments and prepare clients for medical evaluations.
• EAMS Filings: Applications, DORs, Liens, etc.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring correct naming conventions.
• Assist attorneys in managing case deadlines and provide deadline reminders.
• Perform administrative duties, proofreading, editing, and ensuring accuracy.
• Monitor and process caseload’s daily incoming mail.
• Serve discovery to defense counsel.
• Additional duties as assigned by attorneys, manager, and paralegals.