Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLPCharlotte, NC
8dOnsite

About The Position

For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina — delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently. We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most. What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client’s unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals. We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach — where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes. Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments. The candidate must have workers' compensation experience, be detail oriented, have a professional demeanor, and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional proofreading, written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include summarizing medical files and discovery requests, drafting correspondence and pleadings, scheduling mediations, depositions, etc., and coordinating litigated files.

Requirements

  • Required - paralegal certificate or two years’ experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a litigation practice.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred - bachelor’s degree or work equivalent.
  • Adobe and electronic document management

Responsibilities

  • Summarizing legal documents
  • Summarizing depositions or hearings
  • Summarizing medical records
  • Performing records research
  • Performing legal research
  • Checking legal forms for accuracy
  • Preparing reports
  • Preparing correspondence
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Assisting lawyers with preparing for trials, hearings, meetings
  • Record time for client billing
  • The ability to perform legal research
  • The ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
  • Proficiency with Word, Outlook and internet research
  • In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
  • The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • HRA
  • FSA
  • 401K
  • Educational Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO Accrual

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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