Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports workers’ compensation matters in a fast-paced, high-technology legal environment. The position requires workers’ compensation experience, attention to detail, a professional demeanor, strong proofreading and written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage a large volume of work. The role is an in-office position located near Main and Lady Streets, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch.

Requirements

• Workers’ compensation experience.
• Attention to detail and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional proofreading skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including sitting for more than two-thirds of the time, focusing on a computer monitor for extended periods, occasional bending and reaching, moving around the office periodically, and lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Several years of experience handling workers’ compensation cases.
• A bachelor’s degree; other combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong timekeeping practices.
• Draft correspondence to clients and the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC).
• Organize file materials.
• Prepare settlement documentation.
• Assist with hearing preparation.
• Draft South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission forms.
• Review and summarize employment and medical records.
• Manage attorney calendars and matter deadlines.
• Prepare certificates of service, production requests, and clinchers.
• Summarize medical files and discovery requests.
• Schedule mediations, depositions, and other events.
• Coordinate litigated files.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Pet insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual
• A benefits waiting period may apply; benefits are available only to full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed