Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

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

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees