Paralegal

Position Summary

A Workers’ Compensation Litigation Specialist provides a range of legal support to the Workers’ Compensation Attorney.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing litigation issues in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures
• Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily
• Completing all assigned tasks by relevant deadlines
• Documenting all relevant activity in CMS properly
• Ensuring emails are cleared daily
• Working with attorney to accomplish litigation goals and objectives on all assigned cases
• Meting with the assigned attorney on a regular basis to review and discuss pending issues in litigation
• Implementing litigation plans established by the attorney
• Preparing and submitting Hearings Office evidence packets within specified timelines
• Returning litigation files to the correct location in the litigation shelves
• Monitoring the litigation calendar for deadlines and efficiency and bringing issues or concerns to the attention of the appropriate attorney
• Working with the client to complete and resolve discovery issues
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, current enrollment in an accredited school of law, a Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
• Maintain a supportive and positive attitude when performing cross-unit work.
• Perform the work in a timely and efficient manner, following policies and procedures specific to that unit.
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
• Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm