Workers' Compensation Paralegal
- Communication Skills: Ability to document and present legal research and related information to supervising attorney(s) promptly.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using computers for legal research, and other legal tasks. Familiarity with software (e.g., Microsoft Suite) for organizing and maintaining legal documents.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop good relationships with clients and professionals, making clients comfortable sharing personal case information. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines. Excellent organizational skills are essential.
- Research Skills: Strong research and investigative skills for conducting legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and articles.
- 100 hours per month
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
- Coordinate Independent Medical Examinations to assist with defense of claim.
- Analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
- Assist attorney with defense of workers’ compensation claims.
- Conduct legal research related to workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
- Daily management of billable time entries.
- Professionally and tactfully communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers and attorneys to relay information and defend claims.
- Collect and analyze documents and information to assist with litigation.
- Knowledge of legal documents and terminology relates to Workers’ Compensation.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.
- Ability to jump into an existing caseload and move cases forward.
- Prepare pertinent documents and substantive correspondences.
- Provide status reports and recommendations to attorney(s) throughout all stages of litigation.
- Save all emails, documents and filings in the document management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate’s degree or higher, +3 years of experience, paralegal certification preferred.
- Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
- Clear communication and information exchange in English.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens.
- Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
- Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries
The hourly salary range for this position is $23.00 to $28.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.
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