Workers Compensation 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 Encino, 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. After 90 days and approved by the supervisor, you may work one day a week from home.

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, if approved by management. 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.