Paralegal
About The Position
A Paralegal - a case manager who effectively and expeditiously drives the document from the discovery phase of all assigned client files to assist counsel in the development of a defense strategy while ensuring complete, comprehensive, and organized working knowledge and oversight of the same. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who does well in a role that demands a high level of attention to detail, as well as the capacity to prioritize and multitask across all allocated files. Mentoring and training will be offered. Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken LLC ( https://bgamlaw.com/) is an insurance defense Firm that provides comprehensive and responsive legal services to employers and insurers throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. We are dedicated to providing a great experience for our teams. Joining our firm will mean being supported, working as a team, feeling valued, feeling encouraged, and being a part of something bigger.
Requirements
- High school diploma / GED required.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- 3+ years of litigation support experience; workers’ compensation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development and discovery of assigned files from beginning to end.
- Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act and relevant administrative procedures.
- Draft and serve various pleadings to administrative offices and courts.
- Draft, process, and file/send correspondence, various legal documents/forms, and settlement documents.
- Create IME/DIME packets for filing with administrative offices.
- Coordinate with various third-party professionals in acquiring additional discoveries, such as investigative reports, video surveillance, vocational assessments, and others, as required.
- Schedule hearings, prehearings, depositions, expert conferences, and settlement conferences.
- Schedule medical appointments and coordinate travel itineraries when necessary.
- Professionally communicate with clients, adjusters, lawyers, physicians, courts, and outside vendors.
- Prepare the case for hearing in coordination with the attorney, to include the creation of exhibit packets.
- Regularly review, process, and exchange incoming discoveries in compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Contemporaneously capture billable time to meet or exceed annual requirements while adhering to all individual client protocols and procedures.
Benefits
- Annual compensation starting range: $65,000 - $75,000 DOE
- Medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account, and GYM Reimbursement Program
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accident insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Flexible working hours/hybrid system 3-2 post-training.
- Casual but professional work environment
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday Paid time off
- This pay range is approximate. The actual pay received may vary depending on certain factors such as related job experience and/or education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
