Legal Assistant

Overview

About the Role

In this full-time Legal Assistant position, you'll play an essential role in supporting our attorneys who represent employers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured corporations in the defense of workers' compensation claims.

This role offers flexibility with on-site or hybrid work options depending on your location.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and appointments with courts and opposing counsel.

• Drafting and editing routine correspondence related to hearings, meetings, and case updates.

• Communicating with clients, physicians' offices, and court personnel to coordinate case activity.

• Managing case files and maintaining accurate internal tracking of deadlines and court requirements.

• Handling incoming client calls and inquiries with professionalism and urgency.

• Supporting attorneys with other administrative and legal tasks as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

• At least 2 years of legal assistant experience specifically in Workers' Compensation law.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.

• Experience working with case management systems (Aderant Total Office experience is a plus).

• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

Location

• Merrillville or Indianapolis, Indiana- On-site or hybrid options available.

Why Kelley Kronenberg?

We don't just talk about work-life balance and professional growth-we live it. Here's a sample of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary with Annual Bonus Eligibility

• Company-Paid PPO Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Options

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Generous PTO + Floating Holiday + Mental Health Day

• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

• Professional development support including training and career pathing

• Office perks: Complimentary snacks and beverages, Friday breakfasts, monthly celebrations, and a vibrant team culture

Make Your Next Career Move with Confidence

If you're an experienced legal assistant who's ready to contribute to a thriving legal team and take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Join a firm that invests in its people and has built a reputation for excellence in workers' compensation defense across the state.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities This text is automatically populated. Please review essential functions and qualifications for accuracy and customize to your team accordingly.- Maintain attorney's calendars.- Scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and inspections.- Coordinating with judges, opposing counsel, clients, mediators, vendors, and other legal positions in case.- E-Filing via E-Portal, E-Courtesy, and E-Service to opposing counsel.- Managing Case Glide, Acuity, and Atlas portals to update clients.- Handling incoming invoices- Bills clients/ ensures billing requirements are met.- Drafting correspondences to adjusters, clients, mediators, opposing counsels and judges- Drafting motions and notices/ ensuring subpoenas are served, redacting and putting together documents for discovery purposes.- Ensuring deadlines are met.- Calendaring deadlines, hearings, depositions, and mediations.- Opening and closing of a file.- Other administrative tasks as requested by the unit's paralegals and attorneys.