Legal Assistant (Florida Workers' Compensation)

Overview

This role supports a growing Florida workers’ compensation practice in a fully remote environment. The position involves assisting attorneys with drafting, case management, discovery responses, document filing, and trial preparation tasks under attorney supervision.

Work is remote and available to Florida residents only.

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 for status reports, conference summaries, settlement disbursement reports, and related materials.
• Proofread and correct prepared materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, syntax, and content.
• Respond to discovery requests, including preparing objections and maintaining electronic records.
• Manage case files, including tracking deadlines, reviewing calendars, creating tasks, and coordinating client communications.
• E-file documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation (e.g., exhibit lists, case summaries).
• Accurately document and bill for billable work and tasks in accordance with billing procedures.
• Receive and place telephone calls.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in workers’ compensation defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation law and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• PDF editing software experience (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and Dropbox (or other shared cloud storage).
• Experience with the 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), along with strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including discretionary bonus opportunities.
• 100% company-sponsored employee Medical and Vision Insurance.
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Optional voluntary dental plan.

Location

• Remote (Florida residents only).

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity is provided to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

• Notice of E-Verify Participation
• Notice of Right to Work