HireHawk is hiring a foundational Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support a California-based law firm. This is a fully remote position based in Colombia. You will serve as a cornerstone hire with potential to guide future team expansion, managing daily operations through meticulous documentation and coordination.
What You'll Do
- Request, track, and follow up on medical records and legal documents to ensure timely case progression
- Contact medical offices and external providers to obtain critical documentation for workers compensation cases
- Draft routine legal correspondence and records requests with accuracy and professionalism
- Maintain organized records systems and ensure timely receipt of all case-related documents
- Provide broad generalist support across legal and case coordination functions
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1–2 years of prior legal assistant experience
- Hands-on experience with medical records retrieval and documentation tracking workflows
- Proficiency with case management software and legal documentation tools
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence
- Experience coordinating with medical offices, healthcare providers, and legal documentation systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously with strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to independently request, track, and follow up on medical and legal documentation
Nice to Have
- Workers’ compensation experience strongly preferred
- Some college coursework completed or equivalent professional certification in legal or healthcare administration preferred
- Background in healthcare, medical facilities, or workers’ compensation legal environments preferred
- Comfortable supporting a foundational role with potential to assist in training or guiding future team members
Team & Environment
This is a foundational offshore hire with potential to guide future team expansion. We value a culture that is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable receiving feedback while escalating issues early. We're looking for someone who is motivated, loyal, team-oriented, and culturally adaptable to US law firm workflows.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $900 - $1,300 USD
- Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services
- Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)
- On-time, in-currency pay
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position for candidates based in Colombia.
