*Job description*
We are a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join our team.
As a Workers' Compensation Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive support to our attorneys in all aspects of workers' compensation cases.
Your role will involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, coordinating with clients and medical professionals, and assisting in trial preparation.
*Responsibilities:*
* Manage claims from inception through resolution.
* Draft legal documents.
* Prepare cases for hearings by reviewing files, obtaining documents, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers.
* Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and mediations.
* Gather and analyze relevant information; conduct an extensive review of each case.
* Read, understand, and summarize medical records and reports.
* Organize and maintain case files, including medical records, correspondence, and court documents.
*Qualifications:*
* Empathetic in dealing with clients
* Associate's degree in paralegal studies and/or Bachelor's preferred but not required
* Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Workers' Compensation Paralegal/Case manager
* Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws and regulations
* Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* High level of professionalism and ethical conduct
* Experience with workers' compensation law in North and South Carolina preferred but not required
* Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred but not required
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Experience:
* Workers' Compensation Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person