Paralegal - Workers’ Compensation (Cleveland)

We are seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years’ experience to support our Workers’ Compensation team in our Cleveland office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Displays strong attention to detail as well as critical thinking.
• Proactively supports attorneys.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Edits and proofreads documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local rules.
• Proactively monitors deadlines.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Draft claim summary correspondence for IMEs.
• Files documents with the courts electronically.
• Prepare claims for administrative hearings.
• Drafts documents and filings.
• Request and review medical records.
• Assists in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with rules and procedures of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation as well as the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate/degree or Bachelor’s degree desired.
• 3+ years’ paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Strong working knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify and escalate issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $37.33/hr. – $53.85/hr. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level.