Benefits :
- IRA matching
- Paid sick time
- Paid parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
Applicant Attorney Workers' Compensation Law Firm, specializing in professional athletes / sports law, is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in the California Workers Compensation system.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Knowledgeable in EAMS; DOR process, Filing Applications, Amending Applications, etc.
- Experience with e-filing, discovery requests, responses from defense counsel, motions, calendaring, and deadlines.
- Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Genuinely care about clients and deliver an excellent experience.
- Experience scheduling medical evaluations : Applicant Qualified Medical Evaluation (AQME), Primary Treating Physician (PTP), and Secondary Treating Physician (STP) appointments.
- Experience requesting Panel Qualified Medical Evaluations (PQMEs) and submitting strikes.
- Results oriented and enjoys working as a team.
Responsibilities :
- Communicate with staff, clients, medical evaluator offices, and defense counsel.
- Schedule Depositions and AQME / PQME / PTP / STP medical evaluations - maintain schedule and deadlines.
- Send Notice of Appointments and prepare clients for medical evaluations.
- EAMS Filings : Applications, DORs, Liens, etc.
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring correct naming conventions.
- Assist attorneys in managing case deadlines and provide deadline reminders.
- Perform administrative duties, proofreading, editing, and ensuring accuracy.
- Monitor and process caseload’s daily incoming mail.
- Serve discovery to defense counsel.
- Additional duties as assigned by attorneys, manager, and paralegals.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with the Workers Compensation Appeals Board ( WCAB ) a plus.
- Familiarity with sports teams and professional athletes, and a general appreciation for professional sports is preferred.
Please submit your cover letter and resume.
18 days ago