Legal Assistant (Workers’ Compensation) in San Francisco, CA
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Explore a full-time, remote-eligible Legal Assistant job in San Francisco. Requires workers’ compensation defense experience and 75 WPM typing.
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Location
United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Remote
Legal Assistant (Workers’ Compensation) in San Francisco, CA
United States
Job description
Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a fast-paced workers’ compensation defense practice in San Francisco, California. This full-time position is remote eligible and supports attorneys with complex legal secretarial work, document preparation, case files, and billing.
Responsibilities
- Receive and transcribe legal dictation, including status reports, conference summaries, and settlement disbursement reports.
- Proofread and correct documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, syntax, and content.
- Draft routine letters and memoranda using established work-area instructions and guidelines.
- Maintain attorney files, logs, and related case information.
- Prepare pretrial conference statements, settlement documents, and trial exhibits for hearings and depositions, as applicable.
- Record and bill all billable work accurately according to established procedures.
- Use standard office equipment, including copy machines and scanners, and handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in a workers’ compensation defense firm is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Dropbox or another shared cloud storage platform.
- Typing speed of at least 75 WPM and strong writing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.
- Experience with A1-Law Case Management Software, VTransact, or EAMS is a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, clients, and colleagues; maintain confidentiality; and use discretion and tact.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, manage multiple projects under pressure, and maintain high-quality work.
Position Details
- Job title: Legal Assistant
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Schedule: Full time
- Work arrangement: Remote eligible
Frequently asked questions
Is this Legal Assistant position remote or on-site?
This is a full-time position with remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from home while supporting the team.
What kind of experience do I need to qualify for this job?
You need at least 3 years of experience in workers' compensation defense to be considered for this role.
What are the main responsibilities of this Legal Assistant role?
Your duties will include transcribing legal dictations, proofreading documents, composing correspondence, maintaining files, preparing trial documents, billing, operating office equipment, and managing communications.
What skills are required for this position?
You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud storage, have strong typing and communication skills, and be able to handle confidential information discreetly.
What kind of company will I be working for?
You will be joining a leading legal services provider based in San Francisco that focuses on workers' compensation defense cases.