Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; additional hours may be required as needed. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Perez & Morris LLC’s workers’ compensation defense practice. The Legal Assistant provides administrative and paralegal support to attorneys handling workers’ compensation cases. The role helps keep case files, evidence, calendars, filings, and hearing preparation organized so attorneys can manage caseloads and meet procedural deadlines.

What you'll do

• Schedule calls, conferences, mediations, hearings, and other events
• coordinate IMEs and medical evidence
• maintain the team’s weekly hearing docket and attorney tickler system
• gather, distribute, and file evidence
• manage continuances and video or diagnostic evidence
• maintain spreadsheets
• file documents through I.C.O.N. and the BWC website
• scan and save documents
• organize new matter files
• submit invoices
• answer phones and manage calendars
• prepare and file case documents and correspondence
• coordinate hearings, depositions, and trials
• communicate with clients and other parties
• assist with review of medical and workers’ compensation reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

workers' compensation legal assistant

perez & morris llc

columbus oh

43235

legal administration

paralegal support

workers' compensation

case files

hearing coordination

medical records

i.c.o.n. filing

microsoft office

monday–friday

8:30 am–5:30 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

Why this role

Requires 4–6 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in workers’ compensation. I.C.O.N. and BWC filing experience is preferred; a paralegal certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies is a plus but not required.

About the employer

Perez & Morris LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.