Company Description Levinson Axelrod, P.A. is a New Jersey law firm dedicated to treating clients like family and guiding them through the challenges of personal injury and workers' compensation matters. With over 85 years of experience, the firm focuses on cases involving auto accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and catastrophic harm. Role Description The Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation will support attorneys, focusing on workers' compensation matters. This full-time, on-site role is based in Belford/Middletown, NJ. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years experience in Workers' Compensation, professional demeanor to work in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational, communication and computer skills are essential, including basic knowledge of paperless office technologies such as MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and specialized case management software. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience and skills. Salary range $60,000-$75,000 and benefits package include medical, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan. paid time off; all inquiries strictly confidential. Qualifications Strong foundation workers' compensation procedures. Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing motions, correspondence, and case-related forms. Effective Communication skills, including clear written communication, professional phone etiquette, and the ability to interact with clients and external parties. Administrative Assistance abilities such as managing calendars, scheduling, file maintenance (digital and physical), and data entry in case management systems. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Comfort working with office technology and legal software; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent tools. Prior experience in a workers' compensation law firm; familiarity with New Jersey workers' compensation procedures. High school diploma required; post-secondary education, paralegal certificate, or legal studies coursework is beneficial.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan