Paralegal - Workers' Compensation
About The Position
The Workers' Compensation Paralegal provides litigation and discovery support to attorneys in the Workers' Compensation practice group. The role manages subpoenas and discovery workflows, reviews and analyzes records, identifies key facts, and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts. It requires strong organization, initiative, and the ability to work independently within defense litigation. The paralegal drafts and serves discovery and subpoenas, tracks deadlines and deficiencies, organizes and summarizes records, prepares medical chronologies, conducts legal and factual research, drafts litigation documents, coordinates litigation events, and supports trial and pretrial preparation. Applicants must apply online; agency submissions are not accepted. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience supporting a Workers' Compensation defense practice group.
- Proven proficiency in defense Workers' Compensation discovery and subpoena practice.
- Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers, with the ability to identify gaps and escalation issues.
- Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, interpersonal, customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Trial-preparation exposure, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, and trial notebooks.
- An existing network of experts and providers, or a defined plan to develop one.
- Prior experience with the firm's or a similar case-management system.
Responsibilities
- Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; and 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 and referring providers and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; and prepare expert notebooks.
- Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial and 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; and coordinate court reporters and interpreters.
- Support trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, and trial notebooks.
Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation package with bonus potential.
- Flexible working environment supporting career and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, employee assistance program, and supplementary voluntary health plans.
- Biometric wellness screenings.
- Commuter reimbursement for parking, train, bus, and other commuting expenses.
- 401(k) retirement plan with firm match.
- Opportunities for creative freedom and idea exchange in an innovative workspace.
- Inclusive, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
