Job Description
Job Description
Coleman Chavez & Associates LLP is a Workers' Compensation Defense Law Firm that is currently seeking a Full Time Legal Secretary to support our Encino, CA location.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Health, Dental and Life Insurance; PTO; Sick pay; 401k and 401k Roth; and Holiday pay.
This is not a 100% remote position. After 90 days and approved by the supervisor, you may work one day a week from home.
We are looking for a Legal Secretary that has strong Workers Compensation Deference experience. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. Understanding data confidentiality principles is compulsory.
After your 90-day probation period, we will offer a (1) day a week work from home option, if approved by management. We are an "at will" company.
Legal Secretary will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Filing and serving Workers’ Compensation documents
- Prepare Medical Record Addendum’s for Doctors Letters
- Heavy emphasis on scheduling depositions
- Prepare Proofs of Service
- EAMS System
- Experience with automated, paperless software system
- Formatting, editing letters and documents
- Organize Diaries
- Familiar in Workers Comp legal terminology
- Copy records for evaluations
- Schedule med-legal evaluations
- Maintain file base
- Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and general office equipment
- Excellent grammar and communication skills
- Must have a strong work ethic and have a professional and positive attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Dependable, work independently under minimal supervision with strong attention to detail and have good communication skills
- Must be reliable, punctual and have reliable transportation
- Must be organized, hardworking and a team player
- Occasional over time might be necessary
- Work on special projects, reports, filing, research, etc.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
- Applicants are subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Only serious applicants with the necessary requirements will be considered.