Workers Compensation Legal Assistant

$49,400 - $81,400/Yr

Unclassified - Glendale, CA

Full-time

Glendale, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

Travelers is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our national legal organization, which is committed to professional development while maintaining a local focus. In this role, you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties that are unique to a legal environment, requiring a solid understanding of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. You will be responsible for composing various legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence. Additionally, you will review incoming mail to assess urgency and collaborate with attorneys accordingly. Your daily responsibilities will include maintaining and reviewing attorney calendars, proactively managing upcoming events, and ensuring all case file information is accurately inputted and maintained in our case management system. You will act as a liaison with experts and witnesses, coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations, and other court-designated hearings. This role also involves retaining court reporters and interpreters as necessary, and serving as a communication bridge between attorneys, clients, and vendors. You will assist with trial preparation and record billable time when applicable, while also performing other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will need to demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while supporting the legal needs of our clients and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Compose various legal documentation including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and draft correspondence.
• Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
• Maintain & review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events.
• Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
• Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations, and other court designated hearings.
• Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.
• Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Record billable time when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
• 1+ years experience as a legal assistant preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
• Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
• Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum, and a fully funded Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: Access to tools, discounts, and resources for wellness goals, including mental health support.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable contributions.