WC Defense - Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Coleman Chavez & Associates LLP is a Workers' Compensation Defense Law Firm that is currently seeking a Full Time Legal Secretary to support our Santa Ana, CA location.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Health, Dental and Life Insurance; PTO; Sick pay; 401k and 401k Roth; and Holiday pay.

This is not a 100% remote position.

We are looking for a Legal Secretary that has strong Workers Compensation Deference experience. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. Understanding data confidentiality principles is compulsory.

After your 90-day probation period, we will offer a (1) day a week work from home option, and after 6 months, we will offer a second day work from home option. Both must be approved by management first. We are an "at will" company.

Legal Secretary will be responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• Filing and serving Workers’ Compensation documents
• Prepare Medical Record Addendum’s for Doctors Letters
• Heavy emphasis on scheduling depositions
• Prepare Proofs of Service
• EAMS System
• Experience with automated, paperless software system
• Formatting, editing letters and documents
• Organize Diaries
• Familiar in Workers Comp legal terminology
• Copy records for evaluations
• Schedule med-legal evaluations
• Maintain file base
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and general office equipment
• Excellent grammar and communication skills
• Must have a strong work ethic and have a professional and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Dependable, work independently under minimal supervision with strong attention to detail and have good communication skills
• Must be reliable, punctual and have reliable transportation
• Must be organized, hardworking and a team player
• Occasional over time might be necessary
• Work on special projects, reports, filing, research, etc.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Applicants are subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Only serious applicants with the necessary requirements will be considered.