Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

at  Wintersteen Casarez

Description:
Wintersteen Casarez Law Corporation is looking for exceptional people to join our team and help grow our practice. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive work environment, where collaboration is encouraged, and success is recognized and rewarded. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment. If you are looking for a change and a firm that cares, then we encourage you to apply. We work in a paperless environment, which uses minimal physical paper and instead uses primarily digital documents.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, will assist individual attorneys or legal teams by preparing and managing legal documents, performing legal research, compiling evidence, and providing support during court proceedings. This role requires excellent communication, organization, and document management skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.
Requirements:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy in word processing and document preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or certification as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Familiarity with online court filing systems.
• Ability to work efficiently with multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Experience using dictation and transcription software.

ABOUT US

WC Law Corporation is owned, operated and controlled by women. They are committed to providing their employees fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities. They promote equal opportunity for all by building a welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity among attorneys and staff. WC Law Corp believes in the principle that they will attract the finest individuals to serve their clients only if we actively seek talent from the entire spectrum of the community. The firm emphasizes a culture of inclusion regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability status. They take great pride in their commitment to fostering the leadership of men and women in our firm and support their hiring, retention, and promotion at all levels.

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, including attorney dictation, ensuring accuracy and content continuity, and send approved documents to recipients.
• Perform administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling depositions, evaluations, and settlement conferences, sending notices, and maintaining court calendars.
• Prepare and file court documents using e-filing systems, and mail documents as necessary.
• Communicate with Applicant’s attorneys, adjusters, and medical professionals when needed.
• Subpoena records through vendors and arranges for interpreters and transportation when required.
• Update and maintain case management systems such as Merus, including contact records, document management, and case information.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and court personnel through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email.