Legal Assistant

Workers' Compensation Legal AssistantLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FL Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually, plus benefits and bonus opportunitiesJoin Our TeamWe are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support a busy and growing Workers' Compensation practice in Fort Lauderdale. This position is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys client interaction, and possesses strong administrative and case management skills.The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting attorneys throughout the lifecycle of workers' compensation claims, ensuring exceptional client service and efficient case progression.Key ResponsibilitiesCase ManagementMaintain and organize workers' compensation files from intake through resolution.Monitor case deadlines, hearings, mediations, and discovery schedules.Prepare and file legal pleadings, motions, notices, petitions, and correspondence.Request and track medical records, wage records, and claim documentation.Coordinate depositions, IMEs, mediations, and hearings.Client CommunicationServe as a primary point of contact for clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, and opposing counsel.Provide regular case status updates to clients.Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars.Assist with client intake and gathering case information.Administrative SupportDraft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence.Manage electronic and paper filing systems.Prepare hearing and mediation packets.Maintain accurate case notes within the case management system.Process incoming mail, emails, and court filings.Litigation SupportAssist attorneys with discovery responses and document production.Organize exhibits and evidence for hearings and depositions.Prepare trial and hearing notebooks.Review and summarize medical records and case documents.QualificationsRequiredMinimum 2 years of legal assistant experience.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.Ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.PreferredPrevious Workers' Compensation experience in Florida.Familiarity with Florida Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims (OJCC) procedures.Experience using legal case management software.Knowledge of workers' compensation terminology, medical records, and litigation procedures.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.