Workers' Compensation - Legal Assistant

Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant

Location: Atlanta, GA 
Position Type: Full-Time – Legal Support Staff
Reports To: Workers’ Compensation Attorneys / Team Lead

About the Role

The Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant provides essential administrative and litigation support to attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation group. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong grasp of legal processes, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic law-firm environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, demonstrates attention to detail, and contributes effectively to a team handling workers’ compensation and related defense work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents, correspondence, cover sheets, and transmittals related to workers’ compensation defense matters.

• Manage case files, including opening new matters, tracking deadlines, calendar management, and closing cases.

• Prepare settlement agreements, file pleadings, and coordinate document production and service.

• Transmit, review, and organize legal documents received from courts, clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory bodies.

• Maintain and update internal case management systems, including critical dates, court filings, and deadlines. 

• Answer phones and assist clients, carriers, and other parties with routine inquiries regarding case status and scheduling.

• Coordinate scheduling for hearings, mediations, depositions, attorney meetings, and other case events.

• Assist with legal research and ensure proper filing of documents in accordance with local court rules and procedures.

• Support attorneys and paralegals in preparing for trials, hearings, and client deliverables.

Note: Duties may be adjusted based on firm needs and evolving case priorities. (

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal support staff, preferably in a defense practice or workers’ compensation environment .

• Strong familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation support.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal case management software.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively while handling competing priorities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting litigation teams (document preparation, research, discovery tracking).

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality work product.

• Experience with electronic filing systems and calendar management tools.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and development.

• Access to health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.