Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Fox a preeminent Workers’ Compensation Defense Law Firm is seeking an experienced full-time secretary for its Los Angeles office to support friendly busy attorneys. Ideal candidate should be reliable, organized, dependable, and able to take direction. Candidates must have good written and oral communication skills. Candidates should have proficient knowledge of Workers’ Compensation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Screening attorney’s calls

• Manage attorneys calendar, and proactively assisting in the handling of upcoming events

• Determining dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed, and ensuring service by those dates

• Following up with doctors regarding appointments and reports

• Ability to file PQMEs

• Understand the various different Panel requests after an initial panel is issued.

Additionally, the chosen candidate should possess these competencies and skills:

• Ability to adhere to law office procedures

• Able to work in a paperless environment.

• Ability to format pleadings, AME/PQME doctor letter

• Ability to identify urgent tasks and to prioritize accordingly

• Able to practice appropriate office etiquette

• Able to communicate with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel in a professional manner

• Ability to manage their time and multitask effectively

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to display problem-solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure

• Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities