Worker's Compensation Legal Assistant

About This Job

Our expanding legal practice is seeking to enhance its staff. We take pride in delivering empathetic and successful legal assistance to employees who have suffered workplace injuries. We are presently looking for a bilingual Legal Assistant, fluent in English and Spanish, who has a background in workers\' compensation matters, to become a member of our team.

Primary Duties

• Support lawyers in overseeing workers\' compensation claims from initial client contact through to final settlement.
• Submit documentation and oversee case progression using the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS).
• Arrange and coordinate medical care for clients.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, insurance adjusters, and healthcare professionals.
• Keep case files systematically organized and monitor important deadlines.
• Draft legal correspondence and prepare necessary forms associated with claims.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least one year of direct experience managing workers\' compensation cases.
• Competence in EAMS filing procedures and understanding of the claims process.
• Full professional fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Prior use of legal case management software is considered an advantage.

Compensation and Perks

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid vacation time and recognized holidays.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.