Workers' Comp Legal Assistant

4-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

in a litigation practice, with a strong Workers’ Compensation practice area background.

Experience and Skills

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
Experience with document management software;
Familiarity with time and billing software;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Strong research and analytical skills;
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures;
Ability to maintain confidential information;
Experience with Workers’ Compensation practices and procedures;
Experience with drafting legal documents and correspondence;
Experience with client communication and interaction;
Familiarity with court filing procedures;
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical records management; and,
Familiarity with marketing and business development practices.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with firm contribution, paid time off, and more.

Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Bullet points:
- Cranfill Sumner LLP is seeking a Workers' Comp Legal Assistant for our Raleigh, NC office
- This position will start as a fully administrative role, growing into a hybrid administrative/paralegal role
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or higher, a paralegal certificate, or at least 10 years of experience as a paralegal in a litigation practice, with a strong Workers' Compensation background
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management software, are required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are also necessary for this role
- The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and a full benefits package is offered
- Cranfill Sumner LLP is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

set up new files, including preparation of conflict worksheet (including review of new file contents for names and relationships of parties and communication with attorney(s)); organize file contents; prepare contact sheet; docket all answer/response/client guideline dates; maintain client portal; review client guidelines and reporting forms;
setup any templates for reports, answers and/or discovery in document management software;
maintain attorney client list, deadlines and calendar;
general file maintenance and management, with focus on creating systems to help identify location of documents and what documents have been received and/or produced;
file general correspondence, e-mails and/or other legal documents in document management software;
prepare and edit general correspondence, pleadings and/or discovery from attorney dictation, with same day turnaround time desirable; otherwise, next day turnaround time;
draft form or enclosure letters to court personnel, opposing counsel, employer, etc. ;
related copying, scanning, faxing, etc. ;
prepare documents for filing with the industrial commission; sending filed copies to proper parties;
request files from the industrial commission;
field and handle phone calls that may come in for attorney in attorney’s absence;
review and process incoming and outgoing mail; scan and save to document management software;
possible scheduling of meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, etc. ;
communicate with opposing counsel, co-counsel, clients, insureds, expert witnesses, industrial commission, and others, to facilitate progress of cases;
locate, contact and/or interview parties, witnesses, and experts;
prepare information to be provided to experts, including pleadings, demographics, and medical records, and maintain a record of the same;
prepare medical, event and plaintiff personnel file chronologies;
prepare materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including preparation of exhibits, power point presentations, notebooks, etc. ;
prepare witness and exhibit lists, subpoenas and contact witnesses;
summarize depositions;
summarize discovery responses from other parties;
perform online research regarding criminal record, driving record, and civil suit histories;
perform online social media research;
perform legal research;
back up other workers’ comp paralegal(s) as requested or assigned; and,
any other related tasks that may be assigned by management or supervising attorney(s)

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