Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Hamilton & Miller, PA•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workers' Compensation Paralegal provides litigation and discovery support to the Workers' Compensation practice group attorneys. The role manages subpoenas and the discovery workflow, reviews and analyzes records, identifies key facts-including, and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts. The position requires strong organization, initiative, and experience operating independently within defense litigation.

Requirements

Proven proficiency in defense Workers' Compensation discovery and subpoena practice.
Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers; ability to spot gaps and escalation issues.
3+ years paralegal experience supporting a Workers' Compensation defense practice group.
Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
High level of professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness

Nice To Haves

bachelor's degree preferred.
Trial-prep exposure (exhibit lists, witness prep, trial notebooks); existing network of experts/providers or a defined plan to develop one; prior experience with the firm's (or similar) case-management system.

Responsibilities

Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare and follow up on record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and flag issues such as prior injuries, pre-existing conditions, and causation.
Identify treating/referring and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; prepare expert notebooks.
Conduct legal and factual research (LexisNexis/Westlaw); draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial/pretrial materials.
Manage calendars and critical deadlines; schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and related travel; coordinate with courts, clients, vendors, providers, experts, and opposing counsel.
E-file in state and federal courts; prepare exhibit and hearing binders; coordinate court reporters and interpreters.