Legal Assistant- Workers Comp

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Workers Comp- Legal Assistant to work for one of our top investment & insurance clients! The ideal candidate will enjoy a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding.

Pay: $20-$22/hr. based on experience

Location: Brea, CA (Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing effective, accurate and timely legal secretarial support to assigned Attorneys, and assisting in overall support of the office as needed.
• Attend to file details that are critical to optimal case outcome
• Adhere to all applicable file level workflows, SOPs (standard operating procedures) and other file support standards
• Comply with all applicable court/administrative body rules and requirements, including electronic filing and attorney directions Maintain current, accurate calendar/docket and schedules
• Schedule, reschedule, cancel and/or postpone depositions/hearings with needed parties in timely fashion
• Provide timely and accurate preparation of outgoing mail, photocopying and scanning
• Review (and escalate as appropriate) scanned mail in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow up on status of submitted requests (i.e. for medical records, for discovery responses/requests, etc.)
• Ensure that Attorneys are aware of upcoming deadlines, activities, events and escalate issues of concern to supervisor
• Demonstrate proficiency with office systems and use of software applications
• Apprise supervisor of need for assistance or of capacity to permit further assignments
• Willingly assist supervisor, Legal Assistants, Law Office Administrator and/or Office
• Team Leader with additional tasks as needed
• Adhere to The Client’s Human Resources guidelines, including attendance management (scheduled and unscheduled paid time off) and timely preparation of accurate timecards
• Demonstrate professional diplomacy and integrity during interactions with colleagues, staff, clients and business partners

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of Workers' Compensation legal experience in private practice and/or corporate legal practice
• Working knowledge of claims and litigation practices is preferred
• Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorney
• High School Diploma is required

Nice to have:

• Associates Degree or equivalent is preferred

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.