Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Raleigh based fast-paced defense law firm is seeking a full-time Workers’ Compensation Paralegal .  We are looking for an individual with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a minimum of 3 years of prior workers’ compensation paralegal experience.  The ideal candidate is a motivated, responsible and dedicated professional with a positive attitude and superb work ethic.

MUST HAVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXPERIENCE. 

Specific Job Skills Required:
- NC Workers’ Compensation background REQUIRED
- Must have an understanding of court rules, legal strategy procedures, pertinent statutes and litigation deadlines, as well as working knowledge of EDFP filing

- Ability to effectively summarize medical records

- Draft client correspondence, cover letters, simple pleadings, discovery and compromise settlement agreements

- Consistently maintain satisfactory billable hours
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize work & multi-task
- Attention to detail/must be highly organized

- Must be a team player
- Punctual/Dependable
- Ability to interact with clients/medical providers/insurance companies/opposing counsel in a positive & professional manner
- Ability to work with and coordinate tasks with other firm members
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Power Point as well as Outlook and TABS/PracticeMaster strongly desired

- Good oral and written communication skills
- Previous paralegal experience (3+ year minimum)

- BA/BS preferred

-paralegal certification preferred

Benefits:

-Health insurance

-Vision insurance

-Dental insurance

-Long Term Disability insurance

-Life insurance

-401k/profit sharing (once eligible)

Salary commensurate with experience.  Medical insurance and PTO offered upon successful completion of probationary period.