Job Title: Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Workers' Compensation Paralegal at the law firm is tasked with various responsibilities that are crucial to the effective functioning of the Workers’ Compensation practice group. These duties include:
- Meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects, ensuring clear communication and understanding of case requirements.
- Drafting legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, and ensuring these are filed in accordance with judicial procedures.
- Conducting thorough research and analysis of statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources to provide well-founded written analyses to attorneys.
- Interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing detailed summaries of their statements to support case development.
- Preparing, organizing, storing, and retrieving case files, which may encompass evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other relevant items.
- Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings to provide on-the-spot support and ensure smooth proceedings.
- Developing and maintaining accurate records of billable hours spent on specific cases, which is essential for client billing and internal tracking.
- Performing other related duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the law firm.
Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a candidate who possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The paralegal must have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and effective communication with clients, attorneys, and other professionals.
- A solid understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to ensure a professional and supportive interaction with clients and colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, which are critical for managing complex case files and documentation.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively address and resolve legal challenges.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and demonstrate good judgment in all professional activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, which is essential for documentation and case management.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers full benefits to its employees, including a 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing, as well as paid time off (PTO). While specific salary figures are not provided, the benefits package is an attractive aspect of the compensation for this position, reflecting the firm's commitment to supporting its employees' financial and personal well-being.
