Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Workers' Compensation
Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000 annually

Position Summary:
Established Knoxville law firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in Workers' Compensation defense or Real Estate law. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced legal
environment. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to anticipate case needs to help keep matters progressing efficiently. Our firm handles a diverse civil litigation practice, including Workers' Compensation, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Insurance Defense, Land Use and Zoning, Title Litigation, Family Law, Wills, Estates,
and Trusts. We are seeking a professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities while interacting with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other professionals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish, organize, and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, including motions, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
• Draft and transcribe legal documents and attorney correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Monitor case deadlines and proactively track next steps to ensure timely case progression.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed regarding case status and developments.
• Assist attorneys with case development through interaction with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Prepare settlement documents and related paperwork.
• Coordinate electronic and physical filing with courts and administrative agencies.
• Manage client billing, including preparing and distributing invoices.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Required Experience:

Workers' Compensation-

• Experience working on the defense side of Workers' Compensation cases.
• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation settlement documents and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Court system, particularly East Tennessee jurisdictions.
• Experience managing Workers' Compensation case files from intake through resolution.

Real Estate

• Experience preparing and reviewing real estate closing documents.
• Familiarity with title work, deeds, and related real estate transactions.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience.

• Experience in Workers' Compensation defense required and/or Real Estate law strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Professional demeanor, appearance, and client-service mindset.
• Comfortable interacting with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and personalities.

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and capable of anticipating the next steps needed to move cases forward. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, exercise sound judgment, and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and colleagues across a broad range of practice areas.

Company Description

PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.

Company Description

PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.