Workers Compensation Medical/Legal Assistant
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: November 20, 2025
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Job Description:
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:
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