Legal Assistant - Florida Workers' Compensation

Florida Workers' Compensation Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Remote – Florida)

** Work Remote Optional - Florida Residents ONLY

Overview:

Albert & Mackenzie is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our growing Florida practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Florida workers' compensation law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage cases efficiently in a fast-paced, remote legal environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely and effective case management.
• Receive and transcribe legal dictation of status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, etc.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content.
• Respond to discovery requests, including preparing objections and maintaining electronic records.
• Manage case files: track deadlines, review calendar, create tasks, and coordinate client communications.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation (exhibit lists, case summaries, etc.).
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according with billing procedures.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Workers’ Compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax);  Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or other shared cloud storage.
• Experience with eJCC filing system and legal case management software.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Skilled typing ability (minimum 75 WPM) as well as strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills..
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.

Why Join Us:

 This is an exciting opportunity to join an established California workers' compensationdefense firm expanding its Florida presence. Be part of the first hires for our 13th location! If you are a proactive, tech-savvy, and highly organized workers' compensation professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative remote setting, we encourage you to apply today.

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Albert and Mackenzie offers a competitive compensation package including 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance for employees; Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life insurance benefits; a 401k plan; paid time off; and optional voluntary dental plan. We offer an excellent work/life balance in a collaborative and casual work environment.