Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Job Description

Job Description

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of WordPerfect

Knowledge of Word/Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Case Management Software

Providing paralegal support for two or more attorneys Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion Managing/meeting deadlines

Flexible/detail-oriented

The workers’ compensation paralegal position may involve some or all of the following duties:

• Receipt and preparation of new cases
• Initial file organization, including docketing of initial case & client deadlines in Orion and Outlook
• Use of the case management system FileVine
• Record daily time entry into Orion
• Prepare discovery requests and receipt of responses from opposing counsel
• Prepare and update Case List summaries
• Scanning and filing of discovery, pleadings, and other file materials (including medical records)
• Scheduling of depositions and mediations and preparation of notices
• Perform online research, including criminal records/background checks
• Prepare documents for production pursuant to discovery requests
• Calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, Pre-Trial agreements, discovery, and other deadlines - many received from the ICMS system
• Daily review of the calendar regarding deadlines with the attorney
• Weekly case list review meetings with the attorney
• Prepare Stipulations, Release, and Affidavits
• Prepare witness/exhibit lists, subpoenas, and contact witnesses
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by Management or Supervising Attorneys

\nCompany Description

Levy, Sibley, Foreman & Speir, LLC is a law firm that routinely represents insurers and employers/businesses of all sizes in civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense.

Company Description

Levy, Sibley, Foreman & Speir, LLC is a law firm that routinely represents insurers and employers/businesses of all sizes in civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense.