Hourly Paralegal

For over 75 years, Mullen & Filippi has been a leading provider of Workers' Compensation Defense legal services to California employers, specializing in workplace injury claims and other employment-related matters. With a strong reputation for excellence and a presence in 15 office locations across the state, we are committed to delivering trusted, high-quality legal counsel to our clients.

Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and managing case files for our regional office, working closely with attorneys to ensure the efficient and cost-effective resolution of claims. You will play an integral part in our legal team, contributing to the successful outcomes of cases and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of California Workers' Compensation law, and excellent communication abilities. You will interact with a variety of stakeholders, including attorneys, clients, and medical professionals, and will be expected to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Conduct thorough legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulations, and synthesize findings into actionable solutions for case files.

Draft pleadings, petitions, and other legal documents in preparation for hearings and litigation.

Analyze and evaluate medical-legal reports to assist in case preparation.

Review and summarize medical records to support case development.

Prepare Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) letters and other related documentation.

Maintain a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Learn and master case management software to support day-to-day operations.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation claim litigation, with in-depth knowledge of California Workers' Compensation laws.

Proven ability to research and interpret case law, statutes, and regulations to craft practical solutions for legal matters.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Familiarity with EAMS and case management software is highly desirable.

Must be a permanent resident of California.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

We understand the importance of balancing work with your personal life.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our firm, and we are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

Salary Range: $38 to $48 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Mullen & Filippi is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.