Legal Assistant (Workers Compensation)

Ferrone Law Group is California's pre-eminent law firm specializing exclusively in the representation of public safety associations and their members. With over 24 years of experience, the firm has grown rapidly, earning a reputation for its integrity, unmatched success, and client commitment. The firm handles labor and contract negotiations, disciplinary investigations, critical incidents, criminal defense, and other litigation areas. The firm’s main office is in Westlake Village, CA with satellite offices in Brea and San Diego. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant in either our Westlake Village or Brea location. 

The Legal Assistant (WC) will assist with initial contact with injured workers, gathering records, tracking documents and correspondence with medical offices and tracking settlement documents for Workers Compensation claims.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initial contact with injured worker


• Gathers records, PR 2’s/Treating Records through Primary Physician/Hospital/VA


• Sending client medical release to clients Doctors, denials and RFA’s


• Sending DEU ratings to WCAB


• Coordinating mileage and travel reimbursement requests


• Jet filing: DOR’s, pleadings or change of address.


• Mailing supplemental requests to Med-Legal


• Sending and Tracking settlement documents


• SDT records report review


• Mailing Statute letters to clients


• Sending C&R letter to clients


• Uploading of documents to Merus Case (Legal Software)


• 5710 Fees (regarding client depos)


• Operate standard office equipment such as copy machines and scanners.


• Receive and place telephone calls and emails, manage volume.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Working in a collaborative team environment


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.


• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.