Legal Assistant

Finnegan, Marks, Desmond & Jones - San Bruno, CA, USA

Job Title: Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Location: San Bruno, California

Hours: 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Hybrid remote/in office position - California Residents ONLY

Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated, tech savvy workers' compensation legal assistant to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for assisting multiple attorneys with managing the day-to-day operations of our workers' compensation practice. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and be able to work well under pressure. 

Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and correcting correspondence for proper grammar and spelling

  • Assisting attorneys with preparing and filing legal documents using EAMS

  • Scheduling and confirming hearing, depositions, etc.

  • Setting up and maintaining electronic case files using MerusCase software

  • Receiving and placing telephone calls

  • Backing up other legal assistants as needed

  • Performing other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and work well under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must work collaboratively with attorneys and staff at all levels to achieve goals

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

  • MerusCase software experience a plus

  • Knowledge of California workers' compensation laws and procedures preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent; some college or legal assistant training preferred

 

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. We offer competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental benefits, 401k. Salary negotiable based on experience.