Legal Assistant – Florida Workers' Compensation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documentation, and correspondence under the guidance of an attorney.

• Work in conjunction with attorneys to guarantee effective and timely management of cases.

• Receive and transcribe legal dictation pertaining to status updates, conference summaries, and reports on settlement disbursements.

• Review and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, syntax, and overall content accuracy.

• Address discovery requests, including formulating objections and managing electronic records.

• Organize case files, monitor deadlines, review schedules, set up tasks, and facilitate client communications.

• Electronically file documents using the eJCC portal.

• Aid in trial preparation, which includes creating exhibit lists and summarizing cases.

• Precisely record and bill for all billable activities in accordance with billing guidelines.

• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant specifically in workers' compensation defense.

• In-depth understanding of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and the 60Q Rules of Procedure.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Skilled in using PDF editing tools (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).

• Familiar with Dropbox or alternative shared cloud storage solutions.

• Experience with the eJCC filing system and legal case management software.

• Capability to multitask, adhere to deadlines, and operate independently in a fully remote setting.

• Minimum typing speed of 75 words per minute.

• Strong skills in writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar.

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance.

• Short Term Disability insurance.

• Long Term Disability insurance.

• Life insurance benefits.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Optional voluntary dental plan.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Excellent work/life balance.

• Collaborative and casual work environment.

• Remote work option available for Florida residents.