Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Pay: $25.50 - $33.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a supportive legal team where your work makes a meaningful impact every day!
• Build your career in California workers' compensation law alongside experienced attorneys.
• Enjoy a collaborative, professional environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Take on engaging legal responsibilities with opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
• Receive competitive hourly compensation with opportunities for discretionary bonuses.

Location

Los Angeles, CA – On-Site. Join our team in person and enjoy a collaborative office environment where you'll work closely with attorneys, build valuable relationships, and play an essential role in our daily success.

Note

Applicants must have 1+ years of California workers' compensation legal support experience, either on the applicant or defense side. This is an on-site position in Los Angeles, CA.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We're a dedicated California law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services while creating a welcoming and supportive workplace. Our team values collaboration, professionalism, and attention to detail. We believe in empowering our employees to grow, contribute, and build rewarding careers in the legal field.

Job Description

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to join our team! You'll work closely with attorneys to support California workers' compensation cases, coordinate important legal processes, and keep everything running smoothly.

• Support attorneys with California workers' compensation case preparation, documentation, and daily legal tasks.
• Draft and format pleadings, petitions, correspondence, settlement documents, and other legal filings.
• Prepare and electronically file documents through EAMS and other applicable filing systems.
• Coordinate AME/QME appointments, medical records requests, and communication with medical providers.
• Organize case files, track statutory deadlines, and maintain accurate case records.
• Assist with scheduling hearings, depositions, attorney calendars, and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure cases move forward efficiently.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of California workers' compensation legal support experience required.
• Experience supporting workers' compensation attorneys on the applicant or defense side.
• Familiarity with EAMS, workers' compensation filings, and legal documentation preferred.
• Strong organizational, written communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management tools.
• Experience with MerusCase, AME/QME processes, and medical records coordination is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be part of a welcoming team that appreciates your hard work, encourages professional development, and values the important role you play in supporting our attorneys and clients. If you're looking for a stable, rewarding opportunity where you can build your skills and make a real difference, we'd love to meet you!

JPC - 2826

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 1+ yrs of California workers' compensation legal support exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+ 

Submission Email: Elizabeth / Chirag: [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

California workers' compensation law firm hiring an on-site Legal Assistant in Los Angeles. Supports attorneys with EAMS filings, pleadings, case management, medical records, and AME/QME coordination. Requires 1+ years of California workers' compensation legal support experience, applicant or defense side.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 1+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant, WC Legal Secretary, WC Paralegal, Workers' Compensation Defense Legal Assistant, Applicant-Side Legal Assistant, EAMS

• of hires needed: 1