[Hiring] Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant @Job Duck

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support our growing workers' compensation practice. This role involves:

• Managing client communications
• Coordinating case documentation
• Tracking litigation deadlines
• Assisting attorneys throughout the claims and litigation process

The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable communicating directly with clients while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT

Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage litigation calendars and ensure timely completion of all required filings and court-related deadlines.
• Correspond with insurance carriers, clients, and other parties involved in the claims process.
• Track critical deadlines, hearing dates, and case milestones.
• Prepare and file claim forms, pleadings, and supporting documents with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Gather, organize, and maintain medical records, wage information, and other case-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records using case management software.
• Assist with discovery preparation and case file organization.
• Follow up with prospective and existing clients and maintain regular communication throughout the case lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous workers' compensation or personal injury experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with litigation processes and legal procedures.
• Experience using case management software.
• Comfortable speaking directly with clients and providing professional, compassionate service.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT
• Languages: English, Spanish

Company Description

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive.

As a lifestyle company, we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification every year since 2022!