Legal Assistant, Workers' Compensation

Whitley Law Firm is growing! We are adding another experienced Legal Assistant to our Workers' Compensation team.
Employees at Whitley Law Firm share a mission of obtaining the best results for our deserving clients.
We reward high performance and create career paths for high achieving team members.
The Legal Assistant in-office position requires attention to detail and the ability to complete a variety of tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Frequent professional verbal and written communication is required with clients, vendors and insurance carriers.
An ideal candidate will have a minimum of *one year's experience* in a plaintiff's workers compensation law firm, be a team player and will be accustomed to a high volume law practice.
The legal assistant will work both independently and in a team setting while supporting a case manager.
*Responsibilities:* * Requesting and summarizing medical records * Assisting case manager in preparing for mediation and hearings * Scheduling mediations and depositions * Setting up new client files and mailing welcome letters * Contacting new and existing clients to obtain documents and needed information * Managing mail for the department * Request hearings to address outstanding issues.
* Organize and maintain case files.
Skills/Education: * 1+ year experience in a plaintiff's workers compensation law firm * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing * Experience with operating Microsoft Office software programs * Ability to multi-task required while maintaining attention to detail * Proven record of meeting deadlines * Positive attitude and excellent work ethic * Associates/Bachelor’s degree Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Workers' compensation: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person