Paralegal - Workers Compensation

Job Details: Job Location: Marlton Office - Marlton, NJ, Salary Range: $60000.00 - $80000.00Salary, Stark & Stark is actively hiring a Paralegal for our Workers Compensation practice in our Marlton, NJ office. In this full-time, on-site role, you’ll work closely with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to deliver excellent results on behalf of the people we represent. If you’re ready to do challenging work in a fast-paced, collegial environment, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Perform the legal support duties of client intake and obtain, organize, and review medical records, employment records, wage, insurance, and other claim-related records. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, settlement documents, and other case materials for attorney review. Manage discovery activities, including document collection and production, medical record requests, and witness coordination. Maintain organized case files; track court, agency, discovery, and internal deadlines; and prepare documents for electronic filing in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation courts. Serve as a point of contact for clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel regarding case status, scheduling, and document requests. Prepare settlement statements, disbursement reports, lien-related materials, and case-expense documentation, and perform other paralegal support duties as assigned. Qualifications The right candidate will have three to five years of experience in Workers’ Compensation matters. An understanding of legal terminology, pleadings, discovery, and court procedures is preferred. Proficiency with the COURTS on-line Filing System. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must. Experience with legal case management software, preferably FileVine. Prior experience working with accounts receivable is preferred. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy. Able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, judgment, confidentiality, professional and ethical standards in communications with both external and internal parties. Well organized and able to see an assignment through to successful conclusion. Self-directed; able to think analytically and solve problems with little direction. Ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies in the legal field, including AI. Compensation & Benefits Stark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. The firm also provides generous paid time off, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability benefits and 401(k) plan with firm contributions. Compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including candidate experience, qualifications, accomplishments, and location. Employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based merit increases rewarding individual and firm achievements. Equal Opportunity Employer Stark & Stark’s policy is to make employment decisions based on merit, ability, and competence. Except where required by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or staff member’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic provided by law. Qualified minorities, females, veterans, and attorneys with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is also our policy to provide a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic. Mansfield Rule As part of its continued efforts to actively recruit and advance the recruitment, development, and promotion of diverse lawyers Stark & Stark is participating in Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Rule initiative. The Mansfield Rule is named for Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. It measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for hiring, advancement, and significant leadership roles. Under this initiative, we strive for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys. The Mansfield Rule initiative also includes a commitment by Stark & Stark to be transparent in our internal governance, particularly with our selection guidelines and job descriptions for firm management roles and committees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stark & Stark P C