Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation

A Personal Injury law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Fort Lauderdale, FL team. Candidate must have a minimum of (2) two years legal assistant experience in a Claimant’s Workers' Compensation setting. Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred but not required. Candidate would need to be able to perform the following tasks:

• Capable of overseeing 120+ workers' compensation files.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing schedules, appointments, and deadlines.
• Possess extensive experience with law firm management/case management software.
• Request medical records, and other discovery related to furthering the claim.
• Prepare settlement documents.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Conduct & maintain a positive & enthusiastic interaction with all clients.
• Must be great with client communication.
• Must have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to prioritize work and work under pressure.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Must have computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits: They offer a competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Referral program, paid time off and paid holidays, a state-of-the-art office environment with a positive and enthusiastic work culture.