Workers Compensation Medical/Legal Assistant

Company : Essentia Health

Location : Duluth, MN, 55802

Posted Date : 28 October 2025

Job Type : Part Time

Category : Legal

Occupation : Legal Assistant

Job Details

Job Description:

The Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant supports the Program Manager and Paralegal with legal administrative duties including but not limited to filing motions and other legal documents via the administrative court system, management of the onsite and digital file systems and spreadsheets, learn state guidelines/statutes/rules and fee schedules for the associated state workers' compensation, follow-up with Workers Compensation case files. The legal assistant will at times perform case law research for the Program Manager and Paralegal.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Logs in hearing notices, settlement and administrative conferences to calendar
Keeps files updated by contacting and communicating with attorneys on case progress
Maintaining Excel spreadsheets for continuous monitoring re: monies being collected re: TPL/WC Settlements and underpayments
Assisting with the preparation and filing of legal documents and correspondence
Responding to Third Party Liability Lien hold requests
Proofreading legal documents for the manager and paralegal
Provides support to the department as needed

Educational Requirements:

Associate’s degree and/or 3 years’ legal experience in Workers Compensation or Liability field

Required Qualifications:

Experience with electronic medical records.
Must have attention to detail
Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

Long term interest in risk, legal, workers compensation, or related field
Experience with shared files, Adobe, Foxit
Strong understanding of medical terminology
Experience as a claims adjuster, CNA, or in another medical role

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: 5th Avenue Building - BHC

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: days/days

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $23.50 - $35.25 / hour

Union:

FTE: 0.8

Weekends:

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus: